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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LB08 HCJMOT history

LB08 HCJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 70,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
70,785 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 HCJ
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
28 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 HCJ was last recorded at 70,785 miles on 21 May 2026, 4,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,203 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,582 miles
Average per year
3,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,785 miles
  • 2025 – 66,203 miles
  • 2024 – 61,773 miles
  • 2023 – 57,177 miles
  • 2022 – 52,922 miles
  • 2021 – 47,627 miles
  • 2020 – 44,150 miles
  • 2019 – 40,348 miles
  • 2018 – 35,838 miles
  • 2017 – 31,101 miles
  • 2016 – 27,224 miles
  • 2015 – 22,817 miles
  • 2014 – 18,522 miles
  • 2013 – 16,243 miles
  • 2012 – 13,942 miles
  • 2011 – 11,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,785 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp slightly damaged

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass70,785 miles (+4,582)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    70,785 miles
    Test number
    101105014849
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp slightly damaged

  2. Pass66,203 miles (+4,430)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    66,203 miles
    Test number
    849762357980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,773 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    61,773 miles
    Test number
    250030164768
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail61,773 miles (+4,596)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,773 miles
    Test number
    516711834220
    • MajorBraking system leaking brake servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass57,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    57,177 miles
    Test number
    692098984506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail57,177 miles (+4,255)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,177 miles
    Test number
    904955895248
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass52,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    52,922 miles
    Test number
    211453143644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail52,922 miles (+5,295)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,922 miles
    Test number
    804876597190
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass47,627 miles (+3,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    47,627 miles
    Test number
    839650339376
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass44,150 miles (+3,802)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    44,150 miles
    Test number
    910063366501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,348 miles (+4,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,348 miles
    Test number
    264027472981
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass35,838 miles (+4,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,838 miles
    Test number
    928007730938
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass31,101 miles (+3,877)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    31,101 miles
    Test number
    791348719168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tail lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre brake light (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass27,224 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    27,224 miles
    Test number
    522371566038
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  15. Fail27,224 miles (+4,407)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,224 miles
    Test number
    619990937492
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Console (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Console (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  16. Pass22,817 miles (+4,295)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    22,817 miles
    Test number
    477302445169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,522 miles (+2,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    18,522 miles
    Test number
    136035034180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  18. Fail16,243 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,243 miles
    Test number
    507451733120
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass16,243 miles (+2,301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    16,243 miles
    Test number
    658191933131
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass13,942 miles (+2,663)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    13,942 miles
    Test number
    889796432110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    11,279 miles
    Test number
    509487431124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 HCJ

Does LB08 HCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 HCJ is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 HCJ?
The MOT on LB08 HCJ is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 HCJ done?
LB08 HCJ was recorded at 70,785 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 3,964 miles a year.
Has LB08 HCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 HCJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 HCJ 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 HCJ find?
LB08 HCJ passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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