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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LS08 FNFMOT history

LS08 FNF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

LS08 FNF silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
117,019 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 FNF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 FNF was last recorded at 117,019 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 5,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,414 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,605 miles
Average per year
6,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,019 miles
  • 2025 – 111,414 miles
  • 2024 – 106,002 miles
  • 2023 – 95,281 miles
  • 2022 – 90,319 miles
  • 2021 – 89,060 miles
  • 2020 – 87,479 miles
  • 2019 – 80,951 miles
  • 2018 – 73,393 miles
  • 2017 – 68,896 miles
  • 2016 – 59,700 miles
  • 2015 – 49,750 miles
  • 2014 – 45,537 miles
  • 2013 – 39,592 miles
  • 2012 – 32,335 miles
  • 2011 – 23,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,019 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Long handbrake travel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front fog light inoperative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,019 miles (+5,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    117,019 miles
    Test number
    599665432193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass111,414 miles (+5,412)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    111,414 miles
    Test number
    582525928846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,002 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    106,002 miles
    Test number
    705705099260
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail106,002 miles (+10,721)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,002 miles
    Test number
    744842592294
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever near end of travel

  5. Pass95,281 miles (+4,962)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,281 miles
    Test number
    539890813581
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working pre 2018

  6. Pass90,319 miles (+1,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,319 miles
    Test number
    955112130335
    • 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))

  7. Pass89,060 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,060 miles
    Test number
    309598652139
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing slightly

  8. Fail89,059 miles (+1,580)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,059 miles
    Test number
    863740049922
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing slightly

  9. Pass87,479 miles (+6,528)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,479 miles
    Test number
    936198843720
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met (16%
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  10. Pass80,951 miles (+7,558)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,951 miles
    Test number
    654944912277
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  11. Pass73,393 miles (+4,497)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,393 miles
    Test number
    153236106768
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  12. Pass68,896 miles (+9,196)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,896 miles
    Test number
    420500476066
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass59,700 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,700 miles
    Test number
    992855624240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear small deep cut, no cords.
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops perished.

  14. Fail59,700 miles (+9,950)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,700 miles
    Test number
    883447292049
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2xcuts (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear small deep cut, no cords.
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops perished.

  15. Pass49,750 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,750 miles
    Test number
    995587975097
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  16. Fail49,750 miles (+4,213)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,750 miles
    Test number
    865097575062
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  17. Fail45,537 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,537 miles
    Test number
    339451484009
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  18. Pass45,537 miles (+5,945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,537 miles
    Test number
    538241384082
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  19. Pass39,592 miles (+7,257)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,592 miles
    Test number
    616894183002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass32,335 miles (+9,061)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,335 miles
    Test number
    116787682059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,274 miles
    Test number
    688922181010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS08 FNF

Does LS08 FNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 FNF is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS08 FNF?
The MOT on LS08 FNF is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 FNF done?
LS08 FNF was recorded at 117,019 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 6,221 miles a year.
Has LS08 FNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 FNF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS08 FNF 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 LS08 FNF find?
LS08 FNF passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; oil leak, but not excessive.

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