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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LB08 CAVMOT history

LB08 CAV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 102,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
102,383 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 CAV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 CAV was last recorded at 102,383 miles on 28 May 2026, 2,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jun 2021: 89,014 miles, lower than 89,102 miles on 7 Jun 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
99,888 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,495 miles
Average per year
5,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,383 miles
  • 2025 – 99,888 miles
  • 2024 – 95,545 miles
  • 2023 – 93,054 miles
  • 2022 – 90,586 miles
  • 2021 – 89,014 miles
  • 2020 – 85,604 miles
  • 2019 – 77,356 miles
  • 2018 – 71,275 miles
  • 2017 – 63,960 miles
  • 2016 – 56,877 miles
  • 2015 – 53,107 miles
  • 2014 – 48,392 miles
  • 2012 – 40,315 miles
  • 2011 – 26,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,383 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear breather area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,383 miles (+2,495)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    102,383 miles
    Test number
    429310740633
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear breather area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  2. Pass99,888 miles (+4,343)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    99,888 miles
    Test number
    859635420651
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass95,545 miles (+2,491)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    95,545 miles
    Test number
    434004893092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,054 miles (+2,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    93,054 miles
    Test number
    487868366424
    • 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))

  5. Pass90,586 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    90,586 miles
    Test number
    212239356641
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail90,586 miles (+1,572)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,586 miles
    Test number
    422108054978
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass89,014 miles (-88)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    89,014 miles
    Test number
    354752917553
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight bind rear wheel

  8. Fail89,102 miles (+3,498)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,102 miles
    Test number
    494336356409
    • MajorNearside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight bind nearside rear wheel

  9. Pass85,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,604 miles
    Test number
    182896155430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,604 miles (+8,248)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,604 miles
    Test number
    706600710427
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass77,356 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,356 miles
    Test number
    344569922554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail77,356 miles (+6,081)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,356 miles
    Test number
    655199344129
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass71,275 miles (+7,315)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,275 miles
    Test number
    404171799916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,960 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,960 miles
    Test number
    542236578129
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox rusty

  15. Fail63,960 miles (+7,083)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,960 miles
    Test number
    778888343925
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox rusty

  16. Pass56,877 miles (+3,770)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,877 miles
    Test number
    693543312507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,107 miles (+189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    53,107 miles
    Test number
    197330845017
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail52,918 miles (+4,526)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,918 miles
    Test number
    155657535055
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm & smooth on inner edge

  19. Pass48,392 miles (+8,077)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,392 miles
    Test number
    806188034059
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass40,315 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,315 miles
    Test number
    325201212352
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteFront tyres worn to 3mm

  21. Fail40,315 miles (+13,710)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,315 miles
    Test number
    435211512372
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteFront tyres worn to 3mm

  22. Pass26,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    26,605 miles
    Test number
    717625281108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 CAV

Does LB08 CAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 CAV is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 CAV?
The MOT on LB08 CAV is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 CAV done?
LB08 CAV was recorded at 102,383 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 5,086 miles a year.
Has LB08 CAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 CAV has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LB08 CAV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jun 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 CAV find?
LB08 CAV passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face, and 7 more.

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