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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LB08 CFGMOT history

LB08 CFG is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 112,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
112,450 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 CFG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 CFG was last recorded at 112,450 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 13,517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,933 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
13,517 miles
Average per year
5,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,450 miles
  • 2025 – 98,933 miles
  • 2024 – 85,491 miles
  • 2023 – 80,798 miles
  • 2022 – 77,496 miles
  • 2021 – 73,064 miles
  • 2020 – 68,382 miles
  • 2019 – 65,675 miles
  • 2018 – 62,367 miles
  • 2017 – 59,590 miles
  • 2016 – 56,197 miles
  • 2015 – 52,944 miles
  • 2014 – 50,444 miles
  • 2013 – 43,818 miles
  • 2012 – 35,502 miles
  • 2011 – 25,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,450 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking break (1.2.1 (c))

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering fluid around gaiter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,450 miles (+13,517)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    112,450 miles
    Test number
    630828498105
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking break (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass98,933 miles (+13,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    98,933 miles
    Test number
    763428646585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,491 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,491 miles
    Test number
    425829147437
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail85,491 miles (+4,693)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,491 miles
    Test number
    624647455911
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass80,798 miles (+3,302)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    80,798 miles
    Test number
    713869162397
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  6. Pass77,496 miles (+4,432)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    77,496 miles
    Test number
    105324614543
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear box of exhaust slightly corroded

  7. Pass73,064 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,064 miles
    Test number
    377672064013
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component both side (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail73,064 miles (+4,682)2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,064 miles
    Test number
    963299255853
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component both side (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass68,382 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    68,382 miles
    Test number
    163626521147
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component both side (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail68,382 miles (+2,707)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,382 miles
    Test number
    344624508378
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component both side (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass65,675 miles (+117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,675 miles
    Test number
    296833220106
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering fluid around gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail65,558 miles (+3,191)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,558 miles
    Test number
    360880629424
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering fluid around gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass62,367 miles (+2,777)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,367 miles
    Test number
    517105757109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,590 miles (+3,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,590 miles
    Test number
    667782064244
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass56,197 miles (+3,253)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,197 miles
    Test number
    690642058756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,944 miles (+2,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,944 miles
    Test number
    517976475041
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass50,444 miles (+6,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,444 miles
    Test number
    947000794109
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Fail43,818 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,818 miles
    Test number
    328649533212
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear silencer heavily corroded but not blowing.

  19. Pass43,818 miles (+8,316)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    43,818 miles
    Test number
    987579833285
    • NoteRear silencer heavily corroded but not blowing.

  20. Pass35,502 miles (+9,521)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,502 miles
    Test number
    958317002245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    25,981 miles
    Test number
    107512841210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,981 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,981 miles
    Test number
    348612941415
    • 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 CFG

Does LB08 CFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 CFG is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 CFG?
The MOT on LB08 CFG is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 CFG done?
LB08 CFG was recorded at 112,450 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 5,907 miles a year.
Has LB08 CFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 CFG has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 CFG 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 CFG find?
LB08 CFG passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front headlamp lens slightly defective; service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking break.

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