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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LX08 ZCTMOT history

LX08 ZCT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 74,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

LX08 ZCT blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
74,492 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX08 ZCT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX08 ZCT was last recorded at 74,492 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 2,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,447 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,045 miles
Average per year
2,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,492 miles
  • 2025 – 72,447 miles
  • 2024 – 70,007 miles
  • 2023 – 64,717 miles
  • 2022 – 64,075 miles
  • 2021 – 61,754 miles
  • 2020 – 60,230 miles
  • 2019 – 58,455 miles
  • 2018 – 56,541 miles
  • 2017 – 54,954 miles
  • 2016 – 53,322 miles
  • 2015 – 51,609 miles
  • 2014 – 49,920 miles
  • 2013 – 47,525 miles
  • 2012 – 47,150 miles
  • 2011 – 41,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,492 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySilencer corroded

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust system corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,492 miles (+2,045)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    74,492 miles
    Test number
    769420187154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySilencer corroded

  2. Pass72,447 miles (+2,440)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    72,447 miles
    Test number
    351596289239
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass70,007 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    70,007 miles
    Test number
    653062278544
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail69,995 miles (+5,278)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,995 miles
    Test number
    392631753294
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass64,717 miles (+642)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    64,717 miles
    Test number
    590330541790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,075 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,075 miles
    Test number
    521358198345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,459 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    63,459 miles
    Test number
    397638080934
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding

  8. Fail63,458 miles (+1,704)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,458 miles
    Test number
    155368692245
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding

  9. Pass61,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    61,754 miles
    Test number
    911618380180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,754 miles (+1,524)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,754 miles
    Test number
    214545047873
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen misaligned (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen misaligned (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass60,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,230 miles
    Test number
    463428641369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,230 miles (+1,775)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,230 miles
    Test number
    397617341869
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass58,455 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    58,455 miles
    Test number
    916208356204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    56,541 miles
    Test number
    159859777303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,541 miles (+1,587)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,541 miles
    Test number
    659046229997
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  16. Pass54,954 miles (+1,632)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    54,954 miles
    Test number
    673961045290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,322 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    53,322 miles
    Test number
    330403815999
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail53,322 miles (+1,713)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,322 miles
    Test number
    564332184370
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass51,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,609 miles
    Test number
    326013915042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,609 miles (+1,689)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,609 miles
    Test number
    119513315025
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass49,920 miles (+2,395)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    49,920 miles
    Test number
    857033614096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,525 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,525 miles
    Test number
    106741723090
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  23. Pass47,525 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,525 miles
    Test number
    287051823022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,150 miles (+1,306)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,150 miles
    Test number
    106095432208
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking in tread, wearing close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking in tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking in tread also has a nail in tread

  25. Pass45,844 miles (+4,377)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    45,844 miles
    Test number
    197687602053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,467 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,467 miles
    Test number
    116030021442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Fail41,467 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,467 miles
    Test number
    429250021038
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about LX08 ZCT

Does LX08 ZCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX08 ZCT is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX08 ZCT?
The MOT on LX08 ZCT is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX08 ZCT done?
LX08 ZCT was recorded at 74,492 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 2,198 miles a year.
Has LX08 ZCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX08 ZCT has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LX08 ZCT 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 ZCT find?
LX08 ZCT passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive; silencer corroded.

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