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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB08 LNYMOT history

LB08 LNY is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 156,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
156,177 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 LNY
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
13 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 LNY was last recorded at 156,177 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 3,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,633 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,544 miles
Average per year
7,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,177 miles
  • 2025 – 152,633 miles
  • 2024 – 148,790 miles
  • 2023 – 145,956 miles
  • 2022 – 142,314 miles
  • 2021 – 138,474 miles
  • 2020 – 132,928 miles
  • 2019 – 127,405 miles
  • 2018 – 119,879 miles
  • 2017 – 114,277 miles
  • 2016 – 109,414 miles
  • 2015 – 97,974 miles
  • 2014 – 81,966 miles
  • 2013 – 67,060 miles
  • 2012 – 56,471 miles
  • 2011 – 38,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,177 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryHand brake 16% only just met standard

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,177 miles (+3,544)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    156,177 miles
    Test number
    218997656436
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHand brake 16% only just met standard

  2. Pass152,633 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    152,633 miles
    Test number
    975642899218
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  3. Fail152,633 miles (+3,843)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,633 miles
    Test number
    259142777466
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  4. Pass148,790 miles (+2,834)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    148,790 miles
    Test number
    134896558917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass145,956 miles (+3,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    145,956 miles
    Test number
    646812005178
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass142,314 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    142,314 miles
    Test number
    916464873284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail142,314 miles (+3,840)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,314 miles
    Test number
    694542781107
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass138,474 miles (+5,546)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    138,474 miles
    Test number
    462821543445
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass132,928 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    132,928 miles
    Test number
    778706886391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail132,924 miles (+5,519)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,924 miles
    Test number
    779283085252
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

  11. Pass127,405 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,405 miles
    Test number
    680212471180
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  12. Fail127,405 miles (+7,526)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,405 miles
    Test number
    729522319208
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  13. Pass119,879 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    119,879 miles
    Test number
    337257894897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail119,878 miles (+5,601)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,878 miles
    Test number
    879525100922
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass114,277 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    114,277 miles
    Test number
    335554901764
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Fail114,277 miles (+4,863)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,277 miles
    Test number
    460544433933
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass109,414 miles (+11,440)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    109,414 miles
    Test number
    763249162873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,974 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,974 miles
    Test number
    110437800237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Fail97,974 miles (+16,008)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,974 miles
    Test number
    905218542556
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass81,966 miles (+492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,966 miles
    Test number
    337975594426
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail81,474 miles (+14,414)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,474 miles
    Test number
    575306684286
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass67,060 miles (+10,589)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,060 miles
    Test number
    637073283236
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing close to wear markers

  23. Pass56,471 miles (+1,806)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,471 miles
    Test number
    187395782239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,665 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,665 miles
    Test number
    187430962134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Fail54,665 miles (+15,977)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,665 miles
    Test number
    399690962106
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  26. Pass38,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,688 miles
    Test number
    705309851103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 LNY

Does LB08 LNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 LNY is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 LNY?
The MOT on LB08 LNY is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 LNY done?
LB08 LNY was recorded at 156,177 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 7,679 miles a year.
Has LB08 LNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 LNY has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 LNY 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 LNY find?
LB08 LNY passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

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