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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LB08 CHXMOT history

LB08 CHX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,774 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 CHX
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
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 CHX was last recorded at 95,774 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,061 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
713 miles
Average per year
5,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,774 miles
  • 2025 – 95,061 miles
  • 2024 – 94,352 miles
  • 2023 – 91,383 miles
  • 2022 – 87,911 miles
  • 2021 – 83,228 miles
  • 2020 – 76,232 miles
  • 2019 – 68,983 miles
  • 2018 – 62,433 miles
  • 2017 – 55,770 miles
  • 2016 – 46,725 miles
  • 2015 – 36,801 miles
  • 2014 – 28,959 miles
  • 2013 – 22,250 miles
  • 2012 – 14,536 miles
  • 2011 – 7,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,774 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front brake discs worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,774 miles (+713)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,774 miles
    Test number
    580437742026
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass95,061 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,061 miles
    Test number
    274058324955
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Fail95,058 miles (+706)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,058 miles
    Test number
    974486396800
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass94,352 miles (+2,969)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    94,352 miles
    Test number
    677857056207
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (+front pipe flexy poor condition+exhaust corroding) [6.1.2 (a)] •
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside Rear (+wearing on edges+getting low on tread) [5.2.3 (d) (ii)] •
    • AdvisoryBrake back plates corroding
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
    • Advisory• Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule [1.1.12 (f) (i)]
    • Advisory• Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside Rear [5.2.3 (d) (ii)]

  5. Pass91,383 miles (+3,472)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,383 miles
    Test number
    653201443594
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +front pipe flexy poor condition+exhaust corroding (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges+getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel

  6. Pass87,911 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    87,911 miles
    Test number
    958558325152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Fail87,909 miles (+4,681)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,909 miles
    Test number
    365634450488
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass83,228 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    83,228 miles
    Test number
    136858655243
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides edges perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edges perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail83,228 miles (+6,996)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,228 miles
    Test number
    747856862047
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust damaged (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides edges perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edges perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass76,232 miles (+7,249)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    76,232 miles
    Test number
    686303443919
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass68,983 miles (+6,550)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,983 miles
    Test number
    788838289720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear O/S/R tyre starting to wear on inner side.
    • AdvisoryRear Rear section on exhaust system corroded.

  12. Pass62,433 miles (+6,663)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,433 miles
    Test number
    821891792122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,770 miles (+192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,770 miles
    Test number
    446065156014
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn

  14. Fail55,578 miles (+8,853)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,578 miles
    Test number
    673598586966
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn

  15. Pass46,725 miles (+9,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    46,725 miles
    Test number
    205020202937
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn Bald on inside edge

  16. Fail36,801 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,801 miles
    Test number
    599975235024
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass36,801 miles (+7,842)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    36,801 miles
    Test number
    837875535090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,959 miles (+6,709)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    28,959 miles
    Test number
    167603844054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail22,250 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,250 miles
    Test number
    585461053025
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass22,250 miles (+7,714)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    22,250 miles
    Test number
    917401453066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,536 miles (+7,360)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,536 miles
    Test number
    938268752006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    7,176 miles
    Test number
    327997771002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 CHX

Does LB08 CHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 CHX is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 CHX?
The MOT on LB08 CHX is valid until 19 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 CHX done?
LB08 CHX was recorded at 95,774 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 5,904 miles a year.
Has LB08 CHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 CHX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 CHX 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 CHX find?
LB08 CHX passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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