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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc

LB08 HYWMOT history

LB08 HYW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
95,408 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 HYW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 HYW was last recorded at 95,408 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 8,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,009 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,399 miles
Average per year
5,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,408 miles
  • 2025 – 87,009 miles
  • 2024 – 78,347 miles
  • 2023 – 68,077 miles
  • 2022 – 59,180 miles
  • 2021 – 50,361 miles
  • 2020 – 43,860 miles
  • 2019 – 40,603 miles
  • 2018 – 37,314 miles
  • 2017 – 35,469 miles
  • 2016 – 34,008 miles
  • 2015 – 32,452 miles
  • 2014 – 27,932 miles
  • 2013 – 22,338 miles
  • 2012 – 16,596 miles
  • 2011 – 11,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,408 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    95,408 miles
    Test number
    680474773022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail95,408 miles (+8,399)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,408 miles
    Test number
    705770580609
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass87,009 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    87,009 miles
    Test number
    895117395109
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake Cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail87,009 miles (+8,662)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,009 miles
    Test number
    817053480767
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake Cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass78,347 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    78,347 miles
    Test number
    999562285632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail78,346 miles (+10,269)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,346 miles
    Test number
    300589353772
    • 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass68,077 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    68,077 miles
    Test number
    174314884176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail68,077 miles (+8,897)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,077 miles
    Test number
    672716832499
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure Exhaust Sleeve Clamp Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass59,180 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    59,180 miles
    Test number
    593152348774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail59,177 miles (+8,816)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,177 miles
    Test number
    515655378669
    • 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass50,361 miles (+6,501)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    50,361 miles
    Test number
    494422504820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass43,860 miles (+3,257)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    43,860 miles
    Test number
    534842585365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,603 miles (+3,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,603 miles
    Test number
    122629391212
    • 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))

  14. Pass37,314 miles (+1,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    37,314 miles
    Test number
    483962980203
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass35,469 miles (+1,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    35,469 miles
    Test number
    255713170603
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished and cracked (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished and cracked (4.1.D.1e)

  16. Pass34,008 miles (+1,556)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    34,008 miles
    Test number
    175075147818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,452 miles (+4,520)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    32,452 miles
    Test number
    295529735119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,932 miles (+5,594)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,932 miles
    Test number
    247020854428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,338 miles (+5,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,338 miles
    Test number
    596089943106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass16,596 miles (+5,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    16,596 miles
    Test number
    287942222473
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass11,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    11,398 miles
    Test number
    876553341107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 HYW

Does LB08 HYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 HYW is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 HYW?
The MOT on LB08 HYW is valid until 15 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 HYW done?
LB08 HYW was recorded at 95,408 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 5,561 miles a year.
Has LB08 HYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 HYW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 HYW 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 HYW find?
LB08 HYW passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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