Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc
LB08 HZLMOT history
LB08 HZL is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,031 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 97,031 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,294 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 HZL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 20 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 HZL was last recorded at 97,031 miles on 15 Jul 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,021 miles · 12 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 4,294 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 97,031 miles
- 2024 – 87,051 miles
- 2023 – 83,850 miles
- 2022 – 77,574 miles
- 2021 – 71,571 miles
- 2020 – 68,658 miles
- 2019 – 63,554 miles
- 2018 – 62,320 miles
- 2017 – 59,473 miles
- 2016 – 57,561 miles
- 2015 – 54,655 miles
- 2014 – 49,395 miles
- 2013 – 44,604 miles
- 2012 – 40,172 miles
- 2011 – 36,451 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,031 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
19 tests since 6 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,031 miles (+10)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 97,031 miles
- Test number
- 427890177391
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail97,021 miles (+9,970)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,021 miles
- Test number
- 540159833660
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass87,051 miles (+3,201)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2025
- Odometer
- 87,051 miles
- Test number
- 637817695222
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass83,850 miles (+6,276)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 83,850 miles
- Test number
- 899160835713
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside rear bumper slightly damaged
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass77,574 miles (+6,003)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 77,574 miles
- Test number
- 560431659043
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass71,571 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 71,571 miles
- Test number
- 418052480293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,571 miles (+2,913)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,571 miles
- Test number
- 276742054311
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass68,658 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 68,658 miles
- Test number
- 736783876748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,658 miles (+5,104)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,658 miles
- Test number
- 940048709625
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass63,554 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 63,554 miles
- Test number
- 885694833275
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail63,554 miles (+1,234)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,554 miles
- Test number
- 222555145474
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass62,320 miles (+2,847)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 62,320 miles
- Test number
- 583229983458
- AdvisoryO/s/r brake noisy
Pass59,473 miles (+1,912)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 59,473 miles
- Test number
- 124063271286
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass57,561 miles (+2,906)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 57,561 miles
- Test number
- 435454902778
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,655 miles (+5,260)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 54,655 miles
- Test number
- 279059455488
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass49,395 miles (+4,791)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 49,395 miles
- Test number
- 235793754474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,604 miles (+4,432)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 44,604 miles
- Test number
- 665658163176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,172 miles (+3,721)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 40,172 miles
- Test number
- 348553462141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,451 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 36,451 miles
- Test number
- 257217251437
- NoteFront inner brake pads worn close to sensor limit
- NoteN/s/r wheel binding slightly
Questions about LB08 HZL
- Does LB08 HZL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB08 HZL expired on 14 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 HZL?
- The MOT on LB08 HZL expired on 14 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB08 HZL done?
- LB08 HZL was recorded at 97,031 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2025, an average of 4,294 miles a year.
- Has LB08 HZL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 HZL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB08 HZL 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 HZL find?
- LB08 HZL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2025 with 8 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.
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