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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB08 CWFMOT history

LB08 CWF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 149,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2026
Mileage
149,785 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 CWF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 CWF was last recorded at 149,785 miles on 24 Sept 2025, 6,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,463 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
6,322 miles
Average per year
8,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,785 miles
  • 2024 – 143,463 miles
  • 2023 – 133,970 miles
  • 2022 – 117,684 miles
  • 2021 – 105,971 miles
  • 2020 – 100,310 miles
  • 2019 – 89,343 miles
  • 2018 – 79,815 miles
  • 2017 – 71,357 miles
  • 2016 – 63,187 miles
  • 2015 – 52,597 miles
  • 2014 – 47,157 miles
  • 2013 – 42,609 miles
  • 2012 – 37,395 miles
  • 2011 – 29,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,785 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,785 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    149,785 miles
    Test number
    631604450322
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail149,785 miles (+6,322)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,785 miles
    Test number
    487380299846
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,463 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    143,463 miles
    Test number
    277977990777
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Washer pipe leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail143,463 miles (+9,493)2 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,463 miles
    Test number
    961536752785
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Washer pipe leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,970 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    133,970 miles
    Test number
    640209267848
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail133,968 miles (+16,284)5 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,968 miles
    Test number
    634702700656
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tin shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass117,684 miles4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    117,684 miles
    Test number
    134687404737
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak From radiator
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail117,683 miles (+11,712)4 dangerous3 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,683 miles
    Test number
    883179937168
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak From radiator
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,971 miles (+5,661)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    105,971 miles
    Test number
    675273942858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,310 miles (+10,967)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    100,310 miles
    Test number
    813036982932
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass89,343 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    89,343 miles
    Test number
    723099184647
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail89,343 miles (+9,528)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,343 miles
    Test number
    802081237366
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass79,815 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    79,815 miles
    Test number
    787260935676
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail79,815 miles (+8,458)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,815 miles
    Test number
    109596384706
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass71,357 miles (+8,170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,357 miles
    Test number
    769151498297
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass63,187 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    63,187 miles
    Test number
    684524657456
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail63,187 miles (+10,590)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,187 miles
    Test number
    792929225186
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass52,597 miles (+5,440)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    52,597 miles
    Test number
    387788815227
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass47,157 miles (+4,548)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    47,157 miles
    Test number
    745644024224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,609 miles
    Test number
    719365423222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,609 miles (+5,214)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,609 miles
    Test number
    118605423219
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail37,395 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,395 miles
    Test number
    778158122252
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass37,395 miles (+7,796)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    37,395 miles
    Test number
    925108222263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass29,599 miles (+1,092)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    29,599 miles
    Test number
    478136931277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from nearside driveshaft oil seal

  25. Pass28,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,507 miles
    Test number
    119595521147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 CWF

Does LB08 CWF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 CWF expired on 23 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 CWF?
The MOT on LB08 CWF expired on 23 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 CWF done?
LB08 CWF was recorded at 149,785 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2025, an average of 8,428 miles a year.
Has LB08 CWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 CWF has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 CWF 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 CWF find?
LB08 CWF passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects: brake fluid warning lamp illuminated; central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.

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