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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LR08 YTAMOT history

LR08 YTA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2024 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 71,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2023.

LR08 YTA grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2024
Mileage
71,097 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2023
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 YTA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2024
Latest MOT test
3 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 YTA was last recorded at 71,097 miles on 3 May 2023, 3,524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,573 miles · 11 May 2022
Between the last two tests
3,524 miles
Average per year
4,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 71,097 miles
  • 2022 – 67,573 miles
  • 2021 – 63,401 miles
  • 2020 – 58,024 miles
  • 2019 – 50,236 miles
  • 2018 – 44,360 miles
  • 2017 – 41,589 miles
  • 2016 – 36,605 miles
  • 2015 – 30,502 miles
  • 2014 – 27,316 miles
  • 2013 – 25,309 miles
  • 2012 – 22,091 miles
  • 2011 – 18,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,097 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,097 miles (+3,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    71,097 miles
    Test number
    959140106566
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass67,573 miles (+4,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    67,573 miles
    Test number
    508548498681
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass63,401 miles (+5,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    63,401 miles
    Test number
    814645956275
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and tail box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear seatbelt slow to retract
  4. Pass58,024 miles (+7,788)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    58,024 miles
    Test number
    233036683567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,236 miles (+5,876)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,236 miles
    Test number
    500303415038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass44,360 miles (+2,771)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    44,360 miles
    Test number
    469276346685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,589 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    41,589 miles
    Test number
    982529934449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail41,552 miles (+4,947)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,552 miles
    Test number
    771648059768
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass36,605 miles (+6,103)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    36,605 miles
    Test number
    491290801312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,502 miles (+3,186)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    30,502 miles
    Test number
    808453912714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,316 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    27,316 miles
    Test number
    398218184491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail27,316 miles (+2,007)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,316 miles
    Test number
    498868384253
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass25,309 miles (+3,218)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    25,309 miles
    Test number
    947185093244
    • NoteFront tyres on limit
  14. Pass22,091 miles (+3,435)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    22,091 miles
    Test number
    369002692425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    18,656 miles
    Test number
    368875091201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 YTA

Does LR08 YTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 YTA expired on 10 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 YTA?
The MOT on LR08 YTA expired on 10 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 YTA done?
LR08 YTA was recorded at 71,097 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2023, an average of 4,549 miles a year.
Has LR08 YTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 YTA has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on LR08 YTA 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 YTA find?
LR08 YTA passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2023 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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