Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc
LB08 AYEMOT history
LB08 AYE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 168,780 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 168,780 mi
- At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,620 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 AYE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,422 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 AYE was last recorded at 168,780 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 8,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 160,040 miles · 19 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,740 miles
- Average per year
- 6,620 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 168,780 miles
- 2024 – 160,040 miles
- 2021 – 151,747 miles
- 2020 – 136,298 miles
- 2019 – 129,014 miles
- 2018 – 124,617 miles
- 2017 – 113,679 miles
- 2016 – 98,144 miles
- 2015 – 91,997 miles
- 2014 – 87,524 miles
- 2013 – 83,863 miles
- 2012 – 77,298 miles
- 2011 – 73,190 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,780 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
18 tests since 25 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,780 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 168,780 miles
- Test number
- 358944431979
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail168,780 miles (+8,740)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,780 miles
- Test number
- 753343007101
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass160,040 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 160,040 miles
- Test number
- 534702758364
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust Backbox Deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail160,040 miles (+8,293)3 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,040 miles
- Test number
- 569535720084
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust Backbox Deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,747 miles (+15,449)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 151,747 miles
- Test number
- 676388461171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,298 miles (+7,284)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 136,298 miles
- Test number
- 641350944499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,014 miles (+4,397)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 129,014 miles
- Test number
- 952862417846
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,617 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 124,617 miles
- Test number
- 247266332845
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake has slight travel (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside door mirror casing slightly cracked
- AdvisoryNearside rear door slightly damaged
Fail124,617 miles (+10,938)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,617 miles
- Test number
- 835388916708
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white light (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake has slight travel (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside door mirror casing slightly cracked
- AdvisoryNearside rear door slightly damaged
Pass113,679 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 113,679 miles
- Test number
- 747861500086
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn close to limits
- AdvisoryHandbrake high
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f link arm
Fail113,678 miles (+15,534)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,678 miles
- Test number
- 516668921307
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn close to limits
- AdvisoryHandbrake high
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f link arm
Pass98,144 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2017
- Odometer
- 98,144 miles
- Test number
- 121056150409
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail98,143 miles (+6,146)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,143 miles
- Test number
- 216887037712
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass91,997 miles (+4,473)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2016
- Odometer
- 91,997 miles
- Test number
- 305354435134
- AdvisoryNearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass87,524 miles (+3,661)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 87,524 miles
- Test number
- 258339514435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,863 miles (+6,565)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 83,863 miles
- Test number
- 326490823155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,298 miles (+4,108)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2013
- Odometer
- 77,298 miles
- Test number
- 338241432130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,190 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2012
- Odometer
- 73,190 miles
- Test number
- 357335941114
- NoteHAND BRAKE HAS LONG TRAVEL
Questions about LB08 AYE
- Does LB08 AYE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 AYE is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 AYE?
- The MOT on LB08 AYE is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 AYE done?
- LB08 AYE was recorded at 168,780 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 6,620 miles a year.
- Has LB08 AYE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 AYE has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB08 AYE 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 LB08 AYE find?
- LB08 AYE passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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