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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc

LB08 AYKMOT history

LB08 AYK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 141,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
141,937 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 AYK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 AYK was last recorded at 141,937 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,079 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
858 miles
Average per year
5,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,937 miles
  • 2025 – 141,079 miles
  • 2024 – 140,065 miles
  • 2023 – 139,083 miles
  • 2022 – 137,907 miles
  • 2021 – 136,957 miles
  • 2019 – 135,516 miles
  • 2018 – 132,516 miles
  • 2017 – 131,015 miles
  • 2016 – 123,884 miles
  • 2015 – 118,344 miles
  • 2013 – 101,577 miles
  • 2012 – 90,708 miles
  • 2011 – 66,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,937 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront both headlights cloudy
  • AdvisoryFront front suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust silencer corroded
  • AdvisoryRear rear suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryRear reverse light not workingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,937 miles (+858)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    141,937 miles
    Test number
    422249716786
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both headlights cloudy
    • AdvisoryFront front suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryRear rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear reverse light not working

  2. Pass141,079 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    141,079 miles
    Test number
    508567417995
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  3. Fail141,079 miles (+1,014)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,079 miles
    Test number
    734309671974
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake binding,o/s/r not excessive
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  4. Pass140,065 miles (+982)3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    140,065 miles
    Test number
    906052152897
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryReduced effort, n/s park brake.
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working.

  5. Pass139,083 miles (+1,176)5 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    139,083 miles
    Test number
    628114909815
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReduced effort, n/s parking brake.
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working.

  6. Pass137,907 miles (+950)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    137,907 miles
    Test number
    729047177895
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Reverse light not working

  7. Pass136,957 miles4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    136,957 miles
    Test number
    467601792176
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reverse light not working

  8. Fail136,957 miles (+1,441)1 repaired4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,957 miles
    Test number
    890967009392
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reverse light not working

  9. Pass135,516 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,516 miles
    Test number
    956004828303
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Reverse light not working

  10. Fail135,516 miles (+3,000)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,516 miles
    Test number
    432796678242
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Reverse light not working

  11. Pass132,516 miles (+1,501)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    132,516 miles
    Test number
    458781698064
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass131,015 miles (+7,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    131,015 miles
    Test number
    511147523430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass123,884 miles (+40)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    123,884 miles
    Test number
    298387612918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEml displayed

  14. Fail123,844 miles (+5,500)10 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,844 miles
    Test number
    192919414563
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEml displayed

  15. Pass118,344 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    118,344 miles
    Test number
    295143035109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine Light on

  16. Fail118,344 miles (+16,767)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,344 miles
    Test number
    425003235149
    • Repaired at testNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine Light on

  17. Pass101,577 miles (+10,869)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    101,577 miles
    Test number
    909415553153
    • NoteNearside and offside front suspension lower arms rear bushes splitting and weak
    • NoteNearside front tyre on legal limit advice change
    • NoteOffside front tyre close to legal limit advice change

  18. Fail90,708 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,708 miles
    Test number
    125171552177
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass90,708 miles (+24,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    90,708 miles
    Test number
    445881952129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail66,165 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,165 miles
    Test number
    449732831131
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass66,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,165 miles
    Test number
    487662731152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 AYK

Does LB08 AYK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 AYK is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 AYK?
The MOT on LB08 AYK is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 AYK done?
LB08 AYK was recorded at 141,937 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 5,075 miles a year.
Has LB08 AYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 AYK has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 AYK 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 AYK find?
LB08 AYK passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front both headlights cloudy; front front suspension components corroded, and 5 more.

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