Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc
LB08 HDYMOT history
LB08 HDY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 100,379 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 100,379 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,438 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 HDY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 18 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 HDY was last recorded at 100,379 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 5,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Jan 2012: 10,748 miles, lower than 18,980 miles on 3 Feb 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 95,027 miles · 9 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,352 miles
- Average per year
- 5,438 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,379 miles
- 2025 – 95,027 miles
- 2024 – 90,018 miles
- 2023 – 83,590 miles
- 2022 – 75,505 miles
- 2021 – 67,989 miles
- 2020 – 62,481 miles
- 2019 – 53,288 miles
- 2018 – 44,674 miles
- 2017 – 37,073 miles
- 2016 – 31,368 miles
- 2015 – 25,745 miles
- 2014 – 20,916 miles
- 2013 – 16,684 miles
- 2012 – 10,748 miles
- 2011 – 18,980 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,379 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 3 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,379 miles (+5,352)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 100,379 miles
- Test number
- 510908210194
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass95,027 miles (+5,009)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 95,027 miles
- Test number
- 627409809661
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass90,018 miles (+6,428)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 90,018 miles
- Test number
- 399062344503
- AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn excess travel (1.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass83,590 miles (+74)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 83,590 miles
- Test number
- 493888583662
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail83,516 miles (+8,011)3 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,516 miles
- Test number
- 151272976127
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box. (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass75,505 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 75,505 miles
- Test number
- 263776914306
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Fail75,503 miles (+7,514)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,503 miles
- Test number
- 312438003082
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Pass67,989 miles (+5,508)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 67,989 miles
- Test number
- 559981936960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,481 miles (+9,193)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 62,481 miles
- Test number
- 353573155368
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Moderate blow from front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT - REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on limit - replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Both tyres starting to perish between treads
Pass53,288 miles (+8,614)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 53,288 miles
- Test number
- 397565389726
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
Pass44,674 miles (+7,601)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 44,674 miles
- Test number
- 106375504621
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs slight corrosion.
Pass37,073 miles (+5,705)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 37,073 miles
- Test number
- 469964982090
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin And discs worn, approx 1000 miles remaining (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower arm main bushes moderately deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
Pass31,368 miles (+5,623)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 31,368 miles
- Test number
- 597788088093
- AdvisoryFront brake pads moderately worn
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish
Pass25,745 miles (+4,829)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 25,745 miles
- Test number
- 775656915067
- NoteNail in offside front tyre tread
- NoteRear tyres starting to perish
Pass20,916 miles (+4,232)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 20,916 miles
- Test number
- 798738614038
- Note2x child seats fitted at time of test
Pass16,684 miles (+5,936)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 16,684 miles
- Test number
- 789294523069
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass10,748 miles (-8,232)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 10,748 miles
- Test number
- 187598322065
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass18,980 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 18,980 miles
- Test number
- 538204331001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB08 HDY
- Does LB08 HDY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 HDY is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 HDY?
- The MOT on LB08 HDY is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 HDY done?
- LB08 HDY was recorded at 100,379 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 5,438 miles a year.
- Has LB08 HDY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 HDY has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB08 HDY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB08 HDY find?
- LB08 HDY passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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