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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LX08 ULYMOT history

LX08 ULY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 174,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

LX08 ULY grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
174,424 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX08 ULY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX08 ULY was last recorded at 174,424 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,384 miles · 16 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
9,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,424 miles
  • 2025 – 170,178 miles
  • 2024 – 169,308 miles
  • 2023 – 167,931 miles
  • 2021 – 153,678 miles
  • 2019 – 107,261 miles
  • 2018 – 93,677 miles
  • 2016 – 90,734 miles
  • 2015 – 79,990 miles
  • 2014 – 67,811 miles
  • 2013 – 54,887 miles
  • 2012 – 44,940 miles
  • 2011 – 33,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,424 miles

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,424 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    174,424 miles
    Test number
    918489535684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail174,384 miles (+4,206)9 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,384 miles
    Test number
    648630789533
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb fitted wrong (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass170,178 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    170,178 miles
    Test number
    470869060509
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail170,178 miles (+870)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,178 miles
    Test number
    353314491955
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass169,308 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    169,308 miles
    Test number
    467243454838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail169,306 miles (+1,375)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,306 miles
    Test number
    576663600496
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut misssing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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. Pass167,931 miles (+14,253)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    167,931 miles
    Test number
    381576666095
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass153,678 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    153,678 miles
    Test number
    128539503996
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail153,678 miles (+16,592)2 dangerous2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,678 miles
    Test number
    783734678980
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass137,086 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    137,086 miles
    Test number
    191672846396
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail137,086 miles (+29,825)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,086 miles
    Test number
    530194830195
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass107,261 miles (+13,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,261 miles
    Test number
    588829874388
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  13. Pass93,677 miles (+2,943)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,677 miles
    Test number
    170959737020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,734 miles (+10,744)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    90,734 miles
    Test number
    233830138326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,990 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,990 miles
    Test number
    216843205126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail79,987 miles (+12,176)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,987 miles
    Test number
    857403305157
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  17. Pass67,811 miles (+12,924)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,811 miles
    Test number
    607343384062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,887 miles1 dangerous4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,887 miles
    Test number
    206220873000
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre Worn Unevenly On Inner And Outer Edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside Front Tyre Worn Unevenly On Inner Edge

  19. Fail54,887 miles (+9,947)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,887 miles
    Test number
    488470173097
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre Worn Unevenly On Inner And Outer Edges
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside Front Tyre Worn Unevenly On Inner Edge

  20. Pass44,940 miles (+11,533)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,940 miles
    Test number
    256326792093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,407 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,407 miles
    Test number
    597235871005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Questions about LX08 ULY

Does LX08 ULY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX08 ULY is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX08 ULY?
The MOT on LX08 ULY is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX08 ULY done?
LX08 ULY was recorded at 174,424 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 9,170 miles a year.
Has LX08 ULY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX08 ULY has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LX08 ULY 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 LX08 ULY find?
LX08 ULY passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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