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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB08 AYUMOT history

LB08 AYU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 72,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2026
Mileage
72,177 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 AYU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 AYU was last recorded at 72,177 miles on 6 Feb 2025, 6,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,439 miles · 13 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
6,738 miles
Average per year
3,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,177 miles
  • 2024 – 65,439 miles
  • 2023 – 60,589 miles
  • 2022 – 55,358 miles
  • 2021 – 53,591 miles
  • 2020 – 52,011 miles
  • 2019 – 47,597 miles
  • 2018 – 44,022 miles
  • 2017 – 40,787 miles
  • 2015 – 36,797 miles
  • 2014 – 32,035 miles
  • 2013 – 25,906 miles
  • 2012 – 21,931 miles
  • 2011 – 18,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,177 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside front inner cv boot slightly leaking grease
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass72,177 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    72,177 miles
    Test number
    501289050523
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner cv boot slightly leaking grease
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail72,177 miles (+6,738)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,177 miles
    Test number
    124956082616
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working Offside (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working Offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner cv boot slightly leaking grease
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass65,439 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    65,439 miles
    Test number
    772263989081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail65,439 miles (+4,850)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,439 miles
    Test number
    779750260591
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass60,589 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    60,589 miles
    Test number
    978916315968
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  6. Fail60,587 miles (+5,229)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,587 miles
    Test number
    684996399308
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  7. Pass55,358 miles (+1,767)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    55,358 miles
    Test number
    791626065914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,591 miles (+1,580)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    53,591 miles
    Test number
    511584088901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,011 miles (+4,414)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,011 miles
    Test number
    747465602900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,597 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    47,597 miles
    Test number
    590035514536
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail47,597 miles (+3,575)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,597 miles
    Test number
    735610067874
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass44,022 miles (+3,235)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,022 miles
    Test number
    977514914803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    40,787 miles
    Test number
    842263996283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,787 miles (+3,990)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,787 miles
    Test number
    715807042859
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass36,797 miles (+4,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    36,797 miles
    Test number
    803155087108
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass32,035 miles (+1,347)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,035 miles
    Test number
    975085054227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    30,688 miles
    Test number
    207230844475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,688 miles (+4,782)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,688 miles
    Test number
    475350944106
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass25,906 miles (+3,975)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,906 miles
    Test number
    118801943142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,931 miles (+2,960)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,931 miles
    Test number
    215829432183
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail18,971 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,971 miles
    Test number
    398412631166
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass18,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,971 miles
    Test number
    897432831128
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LB08 AYU

Does LB08 AYU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 AYU expired on 12 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 AYU?
The MOT on LB08 AYU expired on 12 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 AYU done?
LB08 AYU was recorded at 72,177 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2025, an average of 3,872 miles a year.
Has LB08 AYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 AYU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 AYU 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 AYU find?
LB08 AYU passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front inner cv boot slightly leaking grease; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front.

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