Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc
LB08 CFVMOT history
LB08 CFV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 79,594 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 79,594 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,365 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 CFV
- 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 3 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 CFV was last recorded at 79,594 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 79,594 miles · 6 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,365 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,594 miles
- 2025 – 76,204 miles
- 2024 – 74,131 miles
- 2023 – 71,066 miles
- 2022 – 67,357 miles
- 2021 – 56,882 miles
- 2020 – 47,126 miles
- 2019 – 43,691 miles
- 2018 – 38,452 miles
- 2017 – 35,517 miles
- 2016 – 33,521 miles
- 2015 – 30,974 miles
- 2014 – 29,506 miles
- 2013 – 24,150 miles
- 2012 – 19,714 miles
- 2011 – 14,194 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,594 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 14 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,594 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 79,594 miles
- Test number
- 576011691961
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,594 miles (+3,390)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,594 miles
- Test number
- 218369952560
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass76,204 miles (+2,073)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 76,204 miles
- Test number
- 223365555967
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass74,131 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 74,131 miles
- Test number
- 137748566335
- AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail74,131 miles (+3,065)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,131 miles
- Test number
- 417012190904
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass71,066 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 71,066 miles
- Test number
- 796580832866
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,062 miles (+3,705)4 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,062 miles
- Test number
- 294988735557
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Pass67,357 miles (+12)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 67,357 miles
- Test number
- 499805748600
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail67,345 miles (+10,463)2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,345 miles
- Test number
- 331237469660
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass56,882 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 56,882 miles
- Test number
- 488026235282
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section! (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inside edge! (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inside edge! (5.2.3 (e))
Fail56,882 miles (+9,756)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,882 miles
- Test number
- 728197434672
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section! (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inside edge! (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inside edge! (5.2.3 (e))
Pass47,126 miles (+3,435)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 47,126 miles
- Test number
- 283178427798
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,691 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 43,691 miles
- Test number
- 754234489107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,691 miles (+5,239)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,691 miles
- Test number
- 495418121447
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass38,452 miles (+2,935)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 38,452 miles
- Test number
- 111358746064
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass35,517 miles (+1,996)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 35,517 miles
- Test number
- 778344439283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,521 miles (+2,547)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 33,521 miles
- Test number
- 786515166573
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,974 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 30,974 miles
- Test number
- 375501305423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,973 miles (+1,467)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,973 miles
- Test number
- 495701105222
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass29,506 miles (+5,356)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 29,506 miles
- Test number
- 225047694418
- AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass24,150 miles (+4,436)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 24,150 miles
- Test number
- 279210293432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,714 miles (+5,520)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 19,714 miles
- Test number
- 539793702281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,194 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 14,194 miles
- Test number
- 289755791469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB08 CFV
- Does LB08 CFV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 CFV is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 CFV?
- The MOT on LB08 CFV is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 CFV done?
- LB08 CFV was recorded at 79,594 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 4,365 miles a year.
- Has LB08 CFV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 CFV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB08 CFV 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 CFV find?
- LB08 CFV passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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