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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LB08 CFKMOT history

LB08 CFK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 146,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
146,849 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 CFK
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
9 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 CFK was last recorded at 146,849 miles on 22 Mar 2026, 118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,731 miles · 12 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
118 miles
Average per year
8,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,849 miles
  • 2025 – 140,283 miles
  • 2024 – 138,979 miles
  • 2023 – 132,672 miles
  • 2022 – 123,768 miles
  • 2021 – 110,998 miles
  • 2020 – 101,988 miles
  • 2019 – 88,367 miles
  • 2018 – 85,896 miles
  • 2017 – 76,751 miles
  • 2016 – 70,887 miles
  • 2015 – 63,003 miles
  • 2014 – 52,678 miles
  • 2013 – 46,703 miles
  • 2012 – 21,841 miles
  • 2011 – 19,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,849 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,849 miles (+118)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    146,849 miles
    Test number
    894018424369
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail146,731 miles (+6,448)8 major5 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,731 miles
    Test number
    500843337861
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorCentral Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Bent at front mount and arm has signs of contact. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass140,283 miles (+1,304)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    140,283 miles
    Test number
    143577972953
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass138,979 miles4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    138,979 miles
    Test number
    655096367490
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail138,979 miles (+6,307)1 dangerous4 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,979 miles
    Test number
    683609798613
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass132,672 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    132,672 miles
    Test number
    403425722467
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail132,672 miles (+8,904)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,672 miles
    Test number
    309337275593
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass123,768 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    123,768 miles
    Test number
    698561931888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBonnet pull handle faulty
    • AdvisoryTyre size on front and rear axles differ

  9. Fail123,768 miles (+12,770)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,768 miles
    Test number
    744334891104
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure front pipe to centre insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps no lamps fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint on front pipe broken away (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box poor condition
    • AdvisoryBonnet pull handle faulty
    • AdvisoryTyre size on front and rear axles differ

  10. Pass110,998 miles (+9,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,998 miles
    Test number
    967346825370
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass101,988 miles (+13,621)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    101,988 miles
    Test number
    868120713619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,367 miles (+2,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,367 miles
    Test number
    488047194580
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass85,896 miles (+9,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    85,896 miles
    Test number
    483929774263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass76,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,751 miles
    Test number
    776516082835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,738 miles (+5,851)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,738 miles
    Test number
    517658445517
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass70,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    70,887 miles
    Test number
    541361529235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,887 miles (+7,884)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,887 miles
    Test number
    283894892531
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass63,003 miles (+10,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,003 miles
    Test number
    769478945087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass52,678 miles (+5,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,678 miles
    Test number
    926595444019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass46,703 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,703 miles
    Test number
    197706233219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail46,703 miles (+6,050)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,703 miles
    Test number
    886344633201
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass40,653 miles (+18,812)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    40,653 miles
    Test number
    267600653014
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass21,841 miles (+2,386)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    21,841 miles
    Test number
    189682732066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    19,455 miles
    Test number
    929624651134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 CFK

Does LB08 CFK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 CFK is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 CFK?
The MOT on LB08 CFK is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 CFK done?
LB08 CFK was recorded at 146,849 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2026, an average of 8,607 miles a year.
Has LB08 CFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 CFK has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 CFK 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 CFK find?
LB08 CFK passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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