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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LB08 AYXMOT history

LB08 AYX is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,767 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 AYX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 AYX was last recorded at 85,767 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,724 miles · 17 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
4,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,767 miles
  • 2025 – 82,961 miles
  • 2024 – 78,974 miles
  • 2023 – 76,013 miles
  • 2022 – 73,410 miles
  • 2021 – 63,538 miles
  • 2020 – 61,301 miles
  • 2019 – 58,099 miles
  • 2018 – 55,099 miles
  • 2017 – 51,843 miles
  • 2016 – 46,881 miles
  • 2015 – 42,109 miles
  • 2014 – 38,866 miles
  • 2013 – 34,648 miles
  • 2012 – 31,944 miles
  • 2011 – 23,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,767 miles
  • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,767 miles (+43)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,767 miles
    Test number
    418873211519
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail85,724 miles (+2,763)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,724 miles
    Test number
    759200054204
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass82,961 miles (+3,987)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    82,961 miles
    Test number
    796791831245
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass78,974 miles (+2,961)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    78,974 miles
    Test number
    280199432800
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass76,013 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    76,013 miles
    Test number
    285042617427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail76,010 miles (+2,600)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,010 miles
    Test number
    396128813137
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass73,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    73,410 miles
    Test number
    499479220242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail73,410 miles (+9,872)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,410 miles
    Test number
    880030094606
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass63,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,538 miles
    Test number
    166043599810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,538 miles (+2,237)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,538 miles
    Test number
    593258009982
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both ball joint dust cover deteriorated

  11. Pass61,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    61,301 miles
    Test number
    396954874263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Fail61,301 miles (+3,202)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,301 miles
    Test number
    345256972443
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass58,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,099 miles
    Test number
    605862853690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,099 miles (+3,000)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,099 miles
    Test number
    313189742787
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass55,099 miles (+3,256)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,099 miles
    Test number
    588998215111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,843 miles
    Test number
    927001516704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,843 miles (+4,962)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,843 miles
    Test number
    408910005564
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass46,881 miles (+4,772)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    46,881 miles
    Test number
    870414819020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,109 miles (+3,243)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    42,109 miles
    Test number
    807260915190
    • NoteHandbrake could do with some adjustment

  20. Pass38,866 miles (+4,218)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    38,866 miles
    Test number
    665125104127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,648 miles (+2,704)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,648 miles
    Test number
    338867103193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,944 miles (+8,092)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    31,944 miles
    Test number
    225002422142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,852 miles
    Test number
    227503121106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 AYX

Does LB08 AYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 AYX is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 AYX?
The MOT on LB08 AYX is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 AYX done?
LB08 AYX was recorded at 85,767 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 4,067 miles a year.
Has LB08 AYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 AYX has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 AYX 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 AYX find?
LB08 AYX passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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