
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
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.
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))
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))
Pass12,147 miles (+292)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 12,147 miles
- Test number
- 153738233247
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass9,716 miles (+965)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 9,716 miles
- Test number
- 152408725570
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,751 miles (+766)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 8,751 miles
- Test number
- 611481896662
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,985 miles (+956)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 7,985 miles
- Test number
- 756575499009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,029 miles (+992)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 7,029 miles
- Test number
- 371375501194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,037 miles (+1,122)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 6,037 miles
- Test number
- 995094985024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,915 miles (+1,074)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 4,915 miles
- Test number
- 258627584092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,841 miles (+647)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 3,841 miles
- Test number
- 535241483069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,194 miles (+1,106)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 3,194 miles
- Test number
- 395883082073
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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