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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LB08 CEAMOT history

LB08 CEA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 113,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
113,806 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 CEA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 CEA was last recorded at 113,806 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Sept 2021: 100,339 miles, lower than 100,770 miles on 2 Sept 2020.

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
113,804 miles · 3 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,806 miles
  • 2025 – 113,804 miles
  • 2024 – 110,484 miles
  • 2023 – 107,268 miles
  • 2022 – 100,966 miles
  • 2021 – 100,339 miles
  • 2020 – 100,770 miles
  • 2019 – 99,732 miles
  • 2018 – 93,670 miles
  • 2017 – 87,409 miles
  • 2016 – 79,950 miles
  • 2015 – 71,662 miles
  • 2014 – 65,260 miles
  • 2013 – 59,925 miles
  • 2012 – 50,709 miles
  • 2011 – 42,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,806 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake Sensor Wire Broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.0mm)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split, But Preventing the Ingress of Dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass113,806 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    113,806 miles
    Test number
    916794600626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail113,804 miles (+3,320)1 dangerous4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,804 miles
    Test number
    468055487997
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  3. Pass110,484 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    110,484 miles
    Test number
    824642811462
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail110,477 miles (+3,209)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,477 miles
    Test number
    835643064168
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,268 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    107,268 miles
    Test number
    566746562102
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split, But Preventing the Ingress of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (Zone B) But Contained with a 40mm Circle (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake Sensor Wire Broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Reversing Lamp Inoperative

  6. Fail107,268 miles (+6,302)1 major1 repaired3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,268 miles
    Test number
    900507994715
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split, But Preventing the Ingress of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (Zone B) But Contained with a 40mm Circle (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake Sensor Wire Broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Reversing Lamp Inoperative

  7. Pass100,966 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    100,966 miles
    Test number
    968325200300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail100,966 miles (+627)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,966 miles
    Test number
    395449631406
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass100,339 miles (-431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,339 miles
    Test number
    234041486950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass100,770 miles (+1,038)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,770 miles
    Test number
    250136601095
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass99,732 miles (+6,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    99,732 miles
    Test number
    685800521647
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass93,670 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    93,670 miles
    Test number
    830790240069
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drop link slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays restricting view

  13. Fail93,670 miles (+6,261)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,670 miles
    Test number
    640936238638
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drop link slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays restricting view

  14. Pass87,409 miles (+7,459)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,409 miles
    Test number
    206472469194
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint is separated. (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar drop link has slight play in a ball joint

  15. Pass79,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    79,950 miles
    Test number
    893747834560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,950 miles (+8,288)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,950 miles
    Test number
    818223207610
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers are smeary.
    • 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)

  17. Pass71,662 miles (+6,402)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,662 miles
    Test number
    367221115413
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn thin

  18. Pass65,260 miles (+5,335)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,260 miles
    Test number
    187493624257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to limit

  19. Pass59,925 miles (+9,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    59,925 miles
    Test number
    399507203404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass50,709 miles (+7,892)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    50,709 miles
    Test number
    928836922245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,817 miles
    Test number
    386715741123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 CEA

Does LB08 CEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 CEA is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 CEA?
The MOT on LB08 CEA is valid until 22 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 CEA done?
LB08 CEA was recorded at 113,806 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 4,812 miles a year.
Has LB08 CEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 CEA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 CEA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Sept 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 CEA find?
LB08 CEA passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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