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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB08 LOHMOT history

LB08 LOH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 118,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
118,874 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 LOH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 LOH was last recorded at 118,874 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,628 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
246 miles
Average per year
5,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,874 miles
  • 2025 – 118,628 miles
  • 2024 – 117,949 miles
  • 2023 – 114,997 miles
  • 2022 – 113,332 miles
  • 2021 – 111,032 miles
  • 2020 – 105,287 miles
  • 2019 – 100,086 miles
  • 2018 – 93,367 miles
  • 2017 – 87,017 miles
  • 2016 – 79,095 miles
  • 2015 – 69,198 miles
  • 2014 – 59,393 miles
  • 2013 – 49,671 miles
  • 2012 – 43,221 miles
  • 2011 – 38,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,874 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zones a & b

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lamp working at 50%

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,874 miles (+246)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    118,874 miles
    Test number
    555189290408
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass118,628 miles (+679)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    118,628 miles
    Test number
    141004188146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,949 miles (+2,952)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    117,949 miles
    Test number
    279398400727
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. Pass114,997 miles (+1,665)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    114,997 miles
    Test number
    931460269156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,332 miles (+2,300)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    113,332 miles
    Test number
    845150690561
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass111,032 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    111,032 miles
    Test number
    206066168221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Fail111,028 miles (+5,741)1 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,028 miles
    Test number
    790889384215
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive suspect water pump leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass105,287 miles (+5,201)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    105,287 miles
    Test number
    555485035628
    • DangerousOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear boot lid struts weak not holding weight of boot lid
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear 1.4mm useable tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass100,086 miles (+6,719)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    100,086 miles
    Test number
    929491791296
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip Zone B less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass93,367 miles (+143)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    93,367 miles
    Test number
    335667569419
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zones a & b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lamp working at 50% (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
  11. Fail93,224 miles (+6,207)8 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,224 miles
    Test number
    420367933083
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at rear joint &rear silencer corroding (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush colapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zones a & b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lamp working at 50% (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  12. Pass87,017 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    87,017 miles
    Test number
    448900330474
    • AdvisoryExhaust blowing
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield insure
    • AdvisoryOsr lower arm bush debonding
  13. Fail87,017 miles (+7,922)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,017 miles
    Test number
    855883173305
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust blowing
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield insure
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOsr lower arm bush debonding
  14. Pass79,095 miles (+9,897)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,095 miles
    Test number
    785496547405
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre severely perished
  15. Pass69,198 miles (+9,805)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,198 miles
    Test number
    229830185165
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn inner edge.
  16. Pass59,393 miles (+9,722)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,393 miles
    Test number
    955956194102
    • NoteOff side rear tyre inner / outer walls deterioated.
  17. Pass49,671 miles (+6,450)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,671 miles
    Test number
    268877993117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,221 miles (+4,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    43,221 miles
    Test number
    466498072118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass38,806 miles (+3,401)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    38,806 miles
    Test number
    987223111338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    35,405 miles
    Test number
    335883471105
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LB08 LOH

Does LB08 LOH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 LOH is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 LOH?
The MOT on LB08 LOH is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 LOH done?
LB08 LOH was recorded at 118,874 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 5,477 miles a year.
Has LB08 LOH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 LOH has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LB08 LOH 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 LOH find?
LB08 LOH passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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