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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LS08 YTGMOT history

LS08 YTG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 144,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LS08 YTG silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
144,141 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 YTG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 YTG was last recorded at 144,141 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 9,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jan 2022: 98,577 miles, lower than 107,438 miles on 11 Jan 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
134,915 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,226 miles
Average per year
7,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,141 miles
  • 2025 – 134,915 miles
  • 2024 – 125,021 miles
  • 2023 – 116,868 miles
  • 2022 – 98,577 miles
  • 2021 – 98,577 miles
  • 2020 – 91,076 miles
  • 2019 – 77,933 miles
  • 2018 – 68,946 miles
  • 2017 – 61,094 miles
  • 2016 – 56,789 miles
  • 2015 – 48,836 miles
  • 2014 – 40,531 miles
  • 2013 – 32,029 miles
  • 2012 – 30,564 miles
  • 2011 – 27,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,141 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    144,141 miles
    Test number
    837459800936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail144,141 miles (+9,226)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,141 miles
    Test number
    457450790964
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass134,915 miles (+9,894)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    134,915 miles
    Test number
    698748419893
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass125,021 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    125,021 miles
    Test number
    371571483313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail125,020 miles (+8,152)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,020 miles
    Test number
    570871814111
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass116,868 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    116,868 miles
    Test number
    683340291338
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Fail116,868 miles (+18,291)1 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,868 miles
    Test number
    495539505395
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass98,577 miles (-8,861)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,577 miles
    Test number
    153950821149
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail107,438 miles (+8,861)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,438 miles
    Test number
    699589616467
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass98,577 miles (+7,501)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,577 miles
    Test number
    409372513475
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  11. Pass91,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,076 miles
    Test number
    599814922083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,076 miles (+13,143)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,076 miles
    Test number
    234507882982
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass77,933 miles (+8,987)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    77,933 miles
    Test number
    923527655747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,946 miles (+7,852)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    68,946 miles
    Test number
    843730285637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,094 miles (+4,305)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,094 miles
    Test number
    634894203537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,789 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,789 miles
    Test number
    527635621463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Fail56,759 miles (+7,923)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,759 miles
    Test number
    706481451462
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass48,836 miles (+8,305)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,836 miles
    Test number
    925299915199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth reg plates have a loose screw

  19. Pass40,531 miles (+8,502)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,531 miles
    Test number
    568084614176
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise,both rear tyre's perished on sidewall's.

  20. Pass32,029 miles (+1,465)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    32,029 miles
    Test number
    647290003157
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  21. Pass30,564 miles (+3,188)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,564 miles
    Test number
    677043022100
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass27,376 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,376 miles
    Test number
    908915691060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS08 YTG

Does LS08 YTG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 YTG is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS08 YTG?
The MOT on LS08 YTG is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 YTG done?
LS08 YTG was recorded at 144,141 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 7,904 miles a year.
Has LS08 YTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 YTG has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS08 YTG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS08 YTG find?
LS08 YTG passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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