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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB08 JZAMOT history

LB08 JZA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2026
Mileage
115,218 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 JZA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 JZA was last recorded at 115,218 miles on 24 Sept 2025, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,164 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
5,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,218 miles
  • 2024 – 109,071 miles
  • 2023 – 104,225 miles
  • 2022 – 104,061 miles
  • 2021 – 103,946 miles
  • 2020 – 102,956 miles
  • 2019 – 98,630 miles
  • 2018 – 94,696 miles
  • 2017 – 90,204 miles
  • 2016 – 81,727 miles
  • 2015 – 73,769 miles
  • 2014 – 65,833 miles
  • 2013 – 57,065 miles
  • 2012 – 44,318 miles
  • 2011 – 30,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,218 miles

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 firestone

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,218 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    115,218 miles
    Test number
    718017914376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail115,164 miles (+6,093)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,164 miles
    Test number
    485787707382
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass109,071 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    109,071 miles
    Test number
    508924820264
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail109,069 miles (+4,844)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,069 miles
    Test number
    468171700792
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass104,225 miles (+164)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    104,225 miles
    Test number
    890575133706
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass104,061 miles (+115)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    104,061 miles
    Test number
    632776555448
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass temp repair (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slightly exhaust leak from front (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Head lamp glass cloudy,effects beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Hand brake travel (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear exhaust box rusty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass103,946 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    103,946 miles
    Test number
    659067898132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 firestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail103,943 miles (+987)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,943 miles
    Test number
    123340710393
    • 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 firestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass102,956 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,956 miles
    Test number
    749612058156
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55r16 Firestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail102,953 miles (+4,323)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,953 miles
    Test number
    384790997242
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55r16 Firestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass98,630 miles (+3,934)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,630 miles
    Test number
    216057532843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,696 miles (+4,492)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,696 miles
    Test number
    962840272057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,204 miles (+8,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,204 miles
    Test number
    567628099844
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  14. Pass81,727 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    81,727 miles
    Test number
    843468491649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,626 miles (+7,857)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,626 miles
    Test number
    729667239023
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass73,769 miles (+7,936)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,769 miles
    Test number
    929057245124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,833 miles (+23)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,833 miles
    Test number
    587457054173
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perrish in tread
    • NoteRear tyres worn low

  18. Fail65,810 miles (+8,745)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,810 miles
    Test number
    258476954143
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perrish in tread
    • NoteRear tyres worn low

  19. Pass57,065 miles (+12,747)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,065 miles
    Test number
    965274453111
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  20. Pass44,318 miles (+13,427)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,318 miles
    Test number
    585475822183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,891 miles
    Test number
    227639431173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB08 JZA

Does LB08 JZA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 JZA expired on 23 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 JZA?
The MOT on LB08 JZA expired on 23 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 JZA done?
LB08 JZA was recorded at 115,218 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2025, an average of 5,876 miles a year.
Has LB08 JZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 JZA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 JZA 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 JZA find?
LB08 JZA passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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