Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc
LB08 CBFMOT history
LB08 CBF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 130,813 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 130,813 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,611 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 CBF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 20 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 CBF was last recorded at 130,813 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 1,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 129,810 miles · 1 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,003 miles
- Average per year
- 7,611 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 130,813 miles
- 2025 – 129,810 miles
- 2023 – 125,075 miles
- 2022 – 116,947 miles
- 2021 – 108,050 miles
- 2020 – 103,605 miles
- 2019 – 101,270 miles
- 2018 – 97,671 miles
- 2017 – 89,197 miles
- 2016 – 77,799 miles
- 2015 – 66,411 miles
- 2014 – 52,128 miles
- 2013 – 38,719 miles
- 2012 – 24,771 miles
- 2011 – 17,995 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,813 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing; replacement/repair advised
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing/cracking also evident
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside sill panel showing corrosion, but meeting test criteria at time of inspection
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 3 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,813 miles (+1,003)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 130,813 miles
- Test number
- 571474627452
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,810 miles (+4,735)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 129,810 miles
- Test number
- 119451644720
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass125,075 miles (+84)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 125,075 miles
- Test number
- 633641796665
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing; replacement/repair advised (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing/cracking also evident (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside sill panel showing corrosion, but meeting test criteria at time of inspection
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake has binding evident when wheel rotated by hand; considered borderline at time of inspection. Attention advised
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Fail124,991 miles (+8,044)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,991 miles
- Test number
- 525399802607
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking Oil dripping from offside steering rack gaitor; adjacent suspension arm coated in oil (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing; replacement/repair advised (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing/cracking also evident. Replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing/cracking also evident (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside sill panel showing corrosion, but meeting test criteria at time of inspection
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake has binding evident when wheel rotated by hand; considered borderline at time of inspection. Attention advised
Pass116,947 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 116,947 miles
- Test number
- 783514170819
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail116,945 miles (+8,895)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,945 miles
- Test number
- 324760979869
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass108,050 miles (+4,445)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 108,050 miles
- Test number
- 614284887866
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass103,605 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 103,605 miles
- Test number
- 186516553312
- AdvisoryN/S/F inner tie rod end has slight wear
Fail103,605 miles (+2,335)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,605 miles
- Test number
- 764892670168
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryN/S/F inner tie rod end has slight wear
Pass101,270 miles (+3,599)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 101,270 miles
- Test number
- 784796084535
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tie rod end worn
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight leak
Pass97,671 miles (+8,474)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 97,671 miles
- Test number
- 996855748351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,197 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 89,197 miles
- Test number
- 262904464733
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing smooth on the inner shoulder
- AdvisoryRegistration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
Fail89,189 miles (+11,390)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,189 miles
- Test number
- 148251334568
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing smooth on the inner shoulder
- AdvisoryRegistration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
Pass77,799 miles (+11,388)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 77,799 miles
- Test number
- 604274247468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,411 miles (+14,283)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 66,411 miles
- Test number
- 215249328750
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass52,128 miles (+244)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2015
- Odometer
- 52,128 miles
- Test number
- 589440844110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,884 miles (+13,165)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,884 miles
- Test number
- 178054534142
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Pass38,719 miles (+2,044)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 38,719 miles
- Test number
- 739896583176
- 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)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass36,675 miles (+11,904)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2014
- Odometer
- 36,675 miles
- Test number
- 208670733488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,771 miles (+6,776)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2013
- Odometer
- 24,771 miles
- Test number
- 857108632190
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass17,995 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2012
- Odometer
- 17,995 miles
- Test number
- 699673821120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB08 CBF
- Does LB08 CBF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 CBF is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 CBF?
- The MOT on LB08 CBF is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 CBF done?
- LB08 CBF was recorded at 130,813 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 7,611 miles a year.
- Has LB08 CBF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 CBF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB08 CBF 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 CBF find?
- LB08 CBF passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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