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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LR08 YHDMOT history

LR08 YHD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 75,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LR08 YHD black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,620 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 YHD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 YHD was last recorded at 75,620 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,611 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,620 miles
  • 2025 – 71,064 miles
  • 2024 – 66,723 miles
  • 2023 – 62,642 miles
  • 2022 – 60,590 miles
  • 2021 – 57,316 miles
  • 2020 – 54,815 miles
  • 2019 – 52,515 miles
  • 2018 – 49,580 miles
  • 2017 – 46,105 miles
  • 2016 – 42,967 miles
  • 2015 – 37,630 miles
  • 2014 – 32,839 miles
  • 2013 – 27,294 miles
  • 2012 – 25,018 miles
  • 2011 – 16,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,620 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,620 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,620 miles
    Test number
    797958250154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail75,611 miles (+4,547)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,611 miles
    Test number
    550955049273
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass71,064 miles (+4,341)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    71,064 miles
    Test number
    863466807349
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass66,723 miles (+4,081)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    66,723 miles
    Test number
    547989942771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,642 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,642 miles
    Test number
    786315786344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,639 miles (+2,049)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,639 miles
    Test number
    763227499911
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass60,590 miles (+3,274)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    60,590 miles
    Test number
    471908260418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,316 miles (+2,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,316 miles
    Test number
    106717651567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass54,815 miles (+2,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,815 miles
    Test number
    770822226114
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass52,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,515 miles
    Test number
    711495349096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail52,515 miles (+2,935)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,515 miles
    Test number
    450586919793
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  12. Pass49,580 miles (+3,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,580 miles
    Test number
    568714169652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  13. Pass46,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,105 miles
    Test number
    173653802948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,105 miles (+3,138)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,105 miles
    Test number
    541684245401
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  15. Pass42,967 miles (+5,337)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,967 miles
    Test number
    770227667040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,630 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,630 miles
    Test number
    396661395037
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

  17. Pass37,630 miles (+4,791)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,630 miles
    Test number
    667721595055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,839 miles (+5,545)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,839 miles
    Test number
    146544294483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,294 miles (+2,276)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,294 miles
    Test number
    118394383419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,018 miles
    Test number
    256399102166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,018 miles (+8,374)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,018 miles
    Test number
    206909202105
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass16,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    16,644 miles
    Test number
    138378401168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail16,644 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,644 miles
    Test number
    905158201197
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about LR08 YHD

Does LR08 YHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 YHD is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 YHD?
The MOT on LR08 YHD is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 YHD done?
LR08 YHD was recorded at 75,620 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 3,954 miles a year.
Has LR08 YHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 YHD has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 YHD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 YHD find?
LR08 YHD passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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