Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc
LB08 HCLMOT history
LB08 HCL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 62,420 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 62,420 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,160 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 HCL
- 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
- 28 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 HCL was last recorded at 62,420 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 61,829 miles · 11 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 591 miles
- Average per year
- 3,160 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 62,420 miles
- 2025 – 61,829 miles
- 2023 – 60,936 miles
- 2022 – 59,848 miles
- 2021 – 57,622 miles
- 2020 – 54,792 miles
- 2019 – 51,580 miles
- 2018 – 48,673 miles
- 2017 – 45,996 miles
- 2016 – 45,523 miles
- 2015 – 43,741 miles
- 2014 – 37,614 miles
- 2013 – 30,713 miles
- 2012 – 24,623 miles
- 2011 – 16,011 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass62,420 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres only 2mm 164/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre only 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre only 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 11 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass62,420 miles (+591)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 62,420 miles
- Test number
- 312819634207
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres only 2mm 164/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass61,829 miles (+893)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 61,829 miles
- Test number
- 839316227351
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres only 2mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,936 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 60,936 miles
- Test number
- 816475524846
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre only 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre only 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail60,935 miles (+1,087)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,935 miles
- Test number
- 793812683799
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre only 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre only 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,848 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 59,848 miles
- Test number
- 423220175871
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail59,848 miles (+2,226)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,848 miles
- Test number
- 912944412318
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass57,622 miles (+2,830)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 57,622 miles
- Test number
- 898948939591
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass54,792 miles (+3,212)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 54,792 miles
- Test number
- 529871739724
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,580 miles (+2,907)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 51,580 miles
- Test number
- 403726090249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,673 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 48,673 miles
- Test number
- 439708463682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,672 miles (+2,676)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,672 miles
- Test number
- 141718005834
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass45,996 miles (+473)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 45,996 miles
- Test number
- 582004851001
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass45,523 miles (+1,782)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 45,523 miles
- Test number
- 745911715208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,741 miles (+6,127)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 43,741 miles
- Test number
- 243065821229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,614 miles (+6,901)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 37,614 miles
- Test number
- 559871724323
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteTyre Size 165/70 TR14
Pass30,713 miles (+6,090)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 30,713 miles
- Test number
- 987903423366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,623 miles (+8,612)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 24,623 miles
- Test number
- 939204832378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,011 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2012
- Odometer
- 16,011 miles
- Test number
- 215861031492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB08 HCL
- Does LB08 HCL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 HCL is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 HCL?
- The MOT on LB08 HCL is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 HCL done?
- LB08 HCL was recorded at 62,420 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 3,160 miles a year.
- Has LB08 HCL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 HCL has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB08 HCL 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 HCL find?
- LB08 HCL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres only 2mm 164/70/14.
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