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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LT08 LETMOT history

LT08 LET is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 77,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2025.

LT08 LET black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2026
Mileage
77,550 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT08 LET
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT08 LET was last recorded at 77,550 miles on 25 Feb 2025, 12,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,948 miles · 29 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
12,602 miles
Average per year
4,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,550 miles
  • 2020 – 64,948 miles
  • 2019 – 52,367 miles
  • 2018 – 39,115 miles
  • 2017 – 38,981 miles
  • 2016 – 38,422 miles
  • 2015 – 37,231 miles
  • 2014 – 33,924 miles
  • 2013 – 28,259 miles
  • 2012 – 21,147 miles
  • 2011 – 15,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,550 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust front flexy joint deteriorated

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSHS' (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,550 miles (+12,602)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    77,550 miles
    Test number
    761508576942
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexy joint deteriorated

  2. Pass64,948 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,948 miles
    Test number
    835363152806
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail64,948 miles (+12,581)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,948 miles
    Test number
    657845508363
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass52,367 miles (+13,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,367 miles
    Test number
    435525080941
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass39,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    39,115 miles
    Test number
    228955772243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail39,115 miles (+134)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,115 miles
    Test number
    145697008950
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass38,981 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    38,981 miles
    Test number
    190205008885
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSHS' (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack visually checked and no leak of steering fluid at time of re-test
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail38,981 miles (+559)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,981 miles
    Test number
    464684685021
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking ASSUMING FROM STEERING RACK O/S/F (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSHS' (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass38,422 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    38,422 miles
    Test number
    727931412976
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  10. Fail38,422 miles (+1,191)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,422 miles
    Test number
    754985188100
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  11. Pass37,231 miles (+3,307)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    37,231 miles
    Test number
    863013022131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear silencer getting deteriorated

  12. Pass33,924 miles (+5,665)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    33,924 miles
    Test number
    567364094224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,259 miles (+7,112)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    28,259 miles
    Test number
    527814003350
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass21,147 miles (+5,665)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    21,147 miles
    Test number
    817843692202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    15,482 miles
    Test number
    868611301343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT08 LET

Does LT08 LET currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT08 LET expired on 24 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT08 LET?
The MOT on LT08 LET expired on 24 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT08 LET done?
LT08 LET was recorded at 77,550 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2025, an average of 4,656 miles a year.
Has LT08 LET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT08 LET has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LT08 LET 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 LT08 LET find?
LT08 LET passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive; exhaust front flexy joint deteriorated.

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