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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LB08 CDYMOT history

LB08 CDY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 131,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
131,284 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 CDY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 CDY was last recorded at 131,284 miles on 14 May 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,276 miles · 8 May 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
6,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,284 miles
  • 2025 – 130,503 miles
  • 2024 – 123,808 miles
  • 2023 – 116,065 miles
  • 2021 – 102,823 miles
  • 2020 – 91,338 miles
  • 2019 – 82,716 miles
  • 2017 – 77,388 miles
  • 2016 – 71,539 miles
  • 2015 – 65,012 miles
  • 2014 – 57,066 miles
  • 2013 – 48,703 miles
  • 2012 – 44,851 miles
  • 2011 – 40,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,284 miles
  • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section to back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,284 miles (+8)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    131,284 miles
    Test number
    407877393185
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail131,276 miles (+773)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,276 miles
    Test number
    585746265167
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass130,503 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    130,503 miles
    Test number
    218076704290
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section to back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail130,499 miles (+6,691)5 major2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,499 miles
    Test number
    691312143934
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill - Within 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section to back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass123,808 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    123,808 miles
    Test number
    141333402162
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenes fogging, only just a pattern

  6. Fail123,806 miles (+7,741)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,806 miles
    Test number
    320118591332
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel coming up to the stop (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenes fogging, only just a pattern

  7. Pass116,065 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    116,065 miles
    Test number
    942855473355
    • AdvisoryFront Nearside front bumper, is slightly damaged,
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Little or no reserve travel,

  8. Fail116,061 miles (+13,238)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,061 miles
    Test number
    978090067105
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function No Damping, (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper is slightly damaged,
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Hand brake level has little reserve travel

  9. Pass102,823 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,823 miles
    Test number
    572134335696
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x chips in drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail102,823 miles (+11,485)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,823 miles
    Test number
    378728211720
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel o/s/r brake reading too low before the lever reaches its limit (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 x exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x chips in drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass91,338 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,338 miles
    Test number
    327485302202
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamps are cloudy
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail91,338 miles (+8,622)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,338 miles
    Test number
    212388622093
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamps are cloudy
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass82,716 miles (+5,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,716 miles
    Test number
    284867375952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass77,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,388 miles
    Test number
    567638721960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,388 miles (+5,849)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,388 miles
    Test number
    384633239630
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front Tyre on legal limit
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass71,539 miles (+6,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,539 miles
    Test number
    577937119393
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers smearing

  17. Pass65,012 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,012 miles
    Test number
    217607855180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail65,010 miles (+7,944)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,010 miles
    Test number
    397056155184
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass57,066 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,066 miles
    Test number
    508547644144
    • NoteExhaust poor condition

  20. Fail57,062 miles (+8,359)3 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,062 miles
    Test number
    899613444169
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteExhaust poor condition

  21. Pass48,703 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,703 miles
    Test number
    715637653157
    • NoteCut to side wall of o/s/f tyre not down to cordes

  22. Fail48,703 miles (+3,852)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,703 miles
    Test number
    217337753163
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteCut to side wall of o/s/f tyre not down to cordes

  23. Pass44,851 miles (+4,156)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,851 miles
    Test number
    756799242139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,695 miles
    Test number
    908789731138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,695 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,695 miles
    Test number
    946979931146
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Questions about LB08 CDY

Does LB08 CDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 CDY is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 CDY?
The MOT on LB08 CDY is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 CDY done?
LB08 CDY was recorded at 131,284 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 6,045 miles a year.
Has LB08 CDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 CDY has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 CDY 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 CDY find?
LB08 CDY passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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