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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LB08 DZTMOT history

LB08 DZT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 102,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
102,217 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 DZT
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
21 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 DZT was last recorded at 102,217 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 5,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,585 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,632 miles
Average per year
4,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,217 miles
  • 2025 – 96,585 miles
  • 2024 – 93,040 miles
  • 2023 – 89,357 miles
  • 2022 – 85,575 miles
  • 2021 – 82,149 miles
  • 2020 – 79,555 miles
  • 2019 – 76,750 miles
  • 2018 – 73,854 miles
  • 2017 – 70,438 miles
  • 2016 – 66,911 miles
  • 2015 – 64,327 miles
  • 2014 – 61,304 miles
  • 2013 – 55,818 miles
  • 2012 – 49,840 miles
  • 2011 – 39,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,217 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated just acceptable

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (just acceptable)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,217 miles (+5,632)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    102,217 miles
    Test number
    651153392133
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass96,585 miles (+3,545)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    96,585 miles
    Test number
    182844554647
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass93,040 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    93,040 miles
    Test number
    884157855113
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail93,040 miles (+3,683)1 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,040 miles
    Test number
    768027974754
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass89,357 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    89,357 miles
    Test number
    878387294200
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated just acceptable (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber dust cover damaged/broken

  6. Fail89,357 miles (+3,782)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,357 miles
    Test number
    471844058025
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated just acceptable (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber dust cover damaged/broken

  7. Pass85,575 miles (+3,426)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    85,575 miles
    Test number
    210140888419
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated just acceptable (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass82,149 miles (+7)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    82,149 miles
    Test number
    646011185868
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Fail82,142 miles (+2,587)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,142 miles
    Test number
    645574394005
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe/flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass79,555 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    79,555 miles
    Test number
    150141957991
    • 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 bald on edges (just acceptable) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r seat back loose but kept in upright position

  11. Fail79,555 miles (+2,805)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,555 miles
    Test number
    170146619865
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 bald on edges (just acceptable) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r seat back loose but kept in upright position

  12. Pass76,750 miles (+2,896)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,750 miles
    Test number
    363318781879
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated just acceptable (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner tie rod end ball joint worn (just acceptable)

  13. Pass73,854 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,854 miles
    Test number
    943128111978
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR AND F/O/S TYRES POOR CONDITION

  14. Fail73,854 miles (+3,416)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,854 miles
    Test number
    535916718610
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR AND F/O/S TYRES POOR CONDITION

  15. Pass70,438 miles (+3,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,438 miles
    Test number
    637347057059
    • AdvisoryN/s side repeater only just acceptable

  16. Pass66,911 miles (+2,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,911 miles
    Test number
    695302967559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt vertical link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  17. Pass64,327 miles (+3,023)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    64,327 miles
    Test number
    265273605251
    • NoteN/s side repeater only part illuminated

  18. Pass61,304 miles (+5,486)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,304 miles
    Test number
    275626194471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,818 miles (+5,978)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,818 miles
    Test number
    476737903242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,840 miles (+10,340)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    49,840 miles
    Test number
    575607642190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,500 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,500 miles
    Test number
    276830331188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine managment light is on

  22. Fail39,497 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,497 miles
    Test number
    598619221173
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine managment light is on

Questions about LB08 DZT

Does LB08 DZT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 DZT is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 DZT?
The MOT on LB08 DZT is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 DZT done?
LB08 DZT was recorded at 102,217 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 4,126 miles a year.
Has LB08 DZT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 DZT has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 DZT 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 DZT find?
LB08 DZT passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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