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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,800 cc

LB08 CWLMOT history

LB08 CWL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 92,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
92,426 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 CWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 CWL was last recorded at 92,426 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 6,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,548 miles · 27 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
6,878 miles
Average per year
5,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,426 miles
  • 2024 – 85,548 miles
  • 2022 – 72,534 miles
  • 2021 – 65,307 miles
  • 2020 – 60,856 miles
  • 2019 – 58,025 miles
  • 2018 – 52,936 miles
  • 2017 – 46,794 miles
  • 2016 – 42,607 miles
  • 2015 – 38,381 miles
  • 2014 – 34,729 miles
  • 2013 – 30,136 miles
  • 2012 – 24,194 miles
  • 2011 – 19,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,426 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • EML lamp illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • TPMS lamp illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,426 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    92,426 miles
    Test number
    947305551126
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail92,426 miles (+6,878)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,426 miles
    Test number
    422532387723
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,548 miles (+13,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    85,548 miles
    Test number
    935793459798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass72,534 miles (+7,227)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    72,534 miles
    Test number
    529497252971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,307 miles (+4,451)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,307 miles
    Test number
    581823782745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,856 miles (+2,831)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    60,856 miles
    Test number
    228964735518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,025 miles
    Test number
    790770457301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,024 miles (+5,088)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,024 miles
    Test number
    614810653031
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTps light on

  9. Pass52,936 miles (+6,142)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    52,936 miles
    Test number
    436490959850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,794 miles (+98)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,794 miles
    Test number
    411750232212
    • AdvisoryEML lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTPMS lamp illuminated

  11. Fail46,696 miles (+4,089)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,696 miles
    Test number
    915877076190
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEML lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTPMS lamp illuminated

  12. Pass42,607 miles (+4,226)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    42,607 miles
    Test number
    894694890641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,381 miles (+3,652)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    38,381 miles
    Test number
    408700075056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass34,729 miles (+4,593)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    34,729 miles
    Test number
    996344584048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,136 miles (+5,942)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,136 miles
    Test number
    185361903141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,194 miles (+4,912)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,194 miles
    Test number
    628883632141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    19,282 miles
    Test number
    287211961102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 CWL

Does LB08 CWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 CWL expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 CWL?
The MOT on LB08 CWL expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 CWL done?
LB08 CWL was recorded at 92,426 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 5,109 miles a year.
Has LB08 CWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 CWL has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 CWL 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 CWL find?
LB08 CWL passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides console bush.

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