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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB08 LTXMOT history

LB08 LTX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 112,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
112,797 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 LTX
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
20 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 LTX was last recorded at 112,797 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 1,966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,831 miles · 18 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,966 miles
Average per year
6,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,797 miles
  • 2025 – 110,831 miles
  • 2024 – 108,154 miles
  • 2023 – 105,322 miles
  • 2022 – 100,072 miles
  • 2021 – 96,743 miles
  • 2020 – 90,029 miles
  • 2019 – 84,508 miles
  • 2018 – 76,004 miles
  • 2017 – 68,125 miles
  • 2016 – 59,600 miles
  • 2015 – 52,085 miles
  • 2014 – 44,719 miles
  • 2013 – 40,589 miles
  • 2012 – 31,996 miles
  • 2011 – 22,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,797 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,797 miles (+1,966)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    112,797 miles
    Test number
    893304579770
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,831 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    110,831 miles
    Test number
    745815375962
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail110,831 miles (+2,677)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,831 miles
    Test number
    546028846461
    • DangerousRear Brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,154 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    108,154 miles
    Test number
    793979001599
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail108,098 miles (+2,776)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,098 miles
    Test number
    422108121724
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass105,322 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,322 miles
    Test number
    515507218211
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail105,322 miles (+5,250)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,322 miles
    Test number
    609358725232
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,072 miles (+3,329)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    100,072 miles
    Test number
    727558078139
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass96,743 miles (+6,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    96,743 miles
    Test number
    829927010347
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass90,029 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,029 miles
    Test number
    779076357223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured NS/OS (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Fail90,029 miles (+5,521)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,029 miles
    Test number
    329950948399
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured NS/OS (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass84,508 miles (+8,504)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,508 miles
    Test number
    879316811055
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass76,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    76,004 miles
    Test number
    821185308219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,004 miles (+7,879)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,004 miles
    Test number
    166713811408
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass68,125 miles (+8,525)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,125 miles
    Test number
    713920958800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,600 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,600 miles
    Test number
    350298389443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,515 miles (+7,430)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,515 miles
    Test number
    698527308998
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass52,085 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,085 miles
    Test number
    107745585020
    • 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)

  19. Fail52,057 miles (+7,338)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,057 miles
    Test number
    197412485072
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • 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)

  20. Pass44,719 miles (+4,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,719 miles
    Test number
    178240394020
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass40,589 miles (+8,593)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,589 miles
    Test number
    869169563126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,996 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,996 miles
    Test number
    768943342121
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Fail31,996 miles (+9,492)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,996 miles
    Test number
    319132842108
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass22,504 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    22,504 miles
    Test number
    206737861482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB08 LTX

Does LB08 LTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 LTX is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 LTX?
The MOT on LB08 LTX is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 LTX done?
LB08 LTX was recorded at 112,797 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 6,086 miles a year.
Has LB08 LTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 LTX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 LTX 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 LTX find?
LB08 LTX passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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