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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LX08 UMEMOT history

LX08 UME is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 12,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

LX08 UME blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
12,310 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX08 UME
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX08 UME was last recorded at 12,310 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
12,310 miles · 15 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 12,310 miles
  • 2025 – 12,147 miles
  • 2024 – 11,855 miles
  • 2023 – 11,727 miles
  • 2022 – 11,061 miles
  • 2021 – 10,571 miles
  • 2020 – 10,288 miles
  • 2019 – 9,716 miles
  • 2018 – 8,751 miles
  • 2017 – 7,985 miles
  • 2016 – 7,029 miles
  • 2015 – 6,037 miles
  • 2014 – 4,915 miles
  • 2013 – 3,841 miles
  • 2012 – 3,194 miles
  • 2011 – 2,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass12,310 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass12,310 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    12,310 miles
    Test number
    803653490037
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail12,310 miles (+163)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,310 miles
    Test number
    810119720955
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. Dated 2008. (195/55R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. Dated 2008. (195/55R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. Dated 2008. (195/55R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (195/55R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass12,147 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    12,147 miles
    Test number
    153738233247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass11,855 miles (+128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    11,855 miles
    Test number
    638116102477
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass11,727 miles (+666)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    11,727 miles
    Test number
    901899293208
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass11,061 miles (+490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    11,061 miles
    Test number
    504760075792
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass10,571 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    10,571 miles
    Test number
    554015268763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Fail10,571 miles (+283)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,571 miles
    Test number
    984607895578
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass10,288 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    10,288 miles
    Test number
    147041830325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Fail10,288 miles (+572)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,288 miles
    Test number
    237426190639
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass9,716 miles (+965)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    9,716 miles
    Test number
    152408725570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass8,751 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    8,751 miles
    Test number
    611481896662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass7,985 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    7,985 miles
    Test number
    756575499009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass7,029 miles (+992)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    7,029 miles
    Test number
    371375501194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass6,037 miles (+1,122)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    6,037 miles
    Test number
    995094985024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass4,915 miles (+1,074)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    4,915 miles
    Test number
    258627584092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass3,841 miles (+647)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    3,841 miles
    Test number
    535241483069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass3,194 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    3,194 miles
    Test number
    395883082073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass2,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    2,088 miles
    Test number
    245344271091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX08 UME

Does LX08 UME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX08 UME is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX08 UME?
The MOT on LX08 UME 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 LX08 UME done?
LX08 UME was recorded at 12,310 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 677 miles a year.
Has LX08 UME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX08 UME has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LX08 UME 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 UME find?
LX08 UME passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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