# LR08ORC — VOLKSWAGEN POLO MOT History & Vehicle Check

LR08ORC is a Black VOLKSWAGEN POLO, Petrol (1198cc), first registered 2008-03-20. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for LR08ORC — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | LR08ORC |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | POLO |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1198cc |
| First registered | 2008-03-20 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Valid
- MOT expiry date: 2027-05-12 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 22
- Passes: 16
- Fails: 6
- Pass rate: 72.73%
- Total defects recorded: 47

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-24 16:31:26 | PASSED | 109,675 MI | 2027-05-12 00:00:00 |
| 2025-05-01 11:50:15 | PASSED | 105,367 MI | 2026-05-12 00:00:00 |
| 2024-04-15 11:48:46 | PASSED | 97,144 MI | 2025-05-12 00:00:00 |
| 2024-04-13 10:47:41 | FAILED | 97,704 MI | — |
| 2023-05-13 08:59:38 | PASSED | 87,512 MI | 2024-05-12 00:00:00 |
| 2022-06-17 09:37:54 | PASSED | 77,834 MI | 2023-06-16 00:00:00 |
| 2022-01-28 17:13:17 | PASSED | 76,556 MI | 2023-01-27 00:00:00 |
| 2022-01-26 13:04:54 | FAILED | 76,556 MI | — |
| 2021-01-27 13:43:54 | PASSED | 72,242 MI | 2022-01-26 00:00:00 |
| 2020-01-21 15:44:07 | PASSED | 69,722 MI | 2021-01-24 00:00:00 |
| 2020-01-21 15:44:06 | FAILED | 69,722 MI | — |
| 2019-01-25 15:40:21 | PASSED | 66,096 MI | 2020-01-24 00:00:00 |
| 2018-01-04 12:36:41 | PASSED | 62,720 MI | 2019-01-03 00:00:00 |
| 2018-01-04 10:45:06 | FAILED | 62,720 MI | — |
| 2016-10-12 07:39:57 | PASSED | 58,547 MI | 2017-10-11 00:00:00 |
| 2015-10-05 12:20:29 | PASSED | 55,216 MI | 2016-10-04 00:00:00 |
| 2015-10-02 11:40:59 | FAILED | 55,216 MI | — |
| 2014-08-02 09:52:37 | PASSED | 51,774 MI | 2015-08-01 00:00:00 |
| 2014-07-31 14:13:03 | FAILED | 51,774 MI | — |
| 2013-07-22 12:30:25 | PASSED | 48,011 MI | 2014-07-25 00:00:00 |
| 2012-07-26 10:09:57 | PASSED | 45,054 MI | 2013-07-25 00:00:00 |
| 2011-07-21 14:23:47 | PASSED | 37,022 MI | 2012-07-20 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2024-04-13 10:47:41 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

**2023-05-13 08:59:38 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Outer c v gaitor slight cracked
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2022-06-17 09:37:54 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2022-01-28 17:13:17 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MINOR: Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

**2022-01-26 13:04:54 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MAJOR: Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
- MINOR: Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

**2021-01-27 13:43:54 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: front exhaust flexi deteriated

**2020-01-21 15:44:07 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: handbrake reserve travel on limit
- ADVISORY: rear exhaust box deteriated

**2020-01-21 15:44:06 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: rear exhaust box deteriated
- ADVISORY: handbrake reserve travel on limit
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- PRS: Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

**2019-01-25 15:40:21 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: rear exhaust box deteriated

**2018-01-04 12:36:41 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: rear exhaust box deteriated
- ADVISORY: both rear tyres wearing on edges

**2018-01-04 10:45:06 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: rear exhaust box deteriated
- ADVISORY: both rear tyres wearing on edges
- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both edges (4.1.E.1)

**2016-10-12 07:39:57 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: front exhaust flexi & rear exhaust box deteriated

**2015-10-05 12:20:29 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: exhaust has corrosion to it
- ADVISORY: both rear tyres cracking to the tread

**2015-10-02 11:40:59 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: exhaust has corrosion to it
- ADVISORY: both rear tyres cracking to the tread
- FAIL: Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear main bush (2.4.G.2)

**2014-07-31 14:13:03 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- USER ENTERED: cracks / tears to OSF outer tyre wall, however no exposed cords (ADVISE replace tyre)

**2013-07-22 12:30:25 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: OS wishbone, split to rear bush

**2011-07-21 14:23:47 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for LR08ORC is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/LR08ORC. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-25.
