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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LB08 NHTMOT history

LB08 NHT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 66,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
66,586 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 NHT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 NHT was last recorded at 66,586 miles on 27 May 2026, 4,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,430 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,156 miles
Average per year
3,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,586 miles
  • 2025 – 62,430 miles
  • 2024 – 58,083 miles
  • 2023 – 55,992 miles
  • 2022 – 54,051 miles
  • 2021 – 51,056 miles
  • 2019 – 46,708 miles
  • 2018 – 40,456 miles
  • 2017 – 32,857 miles
  • 2016 – 29,849 miles
  • 2015 – 25,649 miles
  • 2014 – 23,370 miles
  • 2013 – 20,532 miles
  • 2012 – 19,242 miles
  • 2011 – 17,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,586 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,586 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    66,586 miles
    Test number
    753431827891
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail66,586 miles (+4,156)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,586 miles
    Test number
    499411780825
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass62,430 miles (+4,347)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    62,430 miles
    Test number
    249329111967
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective 's (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 's (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass58,083 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    58,083 miles
    Test number
    734223590221
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator illuminated
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail58,083 miles (+2,091)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,083 miles
    Test number
    602720080751
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator illuminated
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass55,992 miles (+1,941)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    55,992 miles
    Test number
    599204663857
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of the car (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower screen cracked
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of the car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of the car (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass54,051 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    54,051 miles
    Test number
    355434892771
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  8. Fail54,051 miles (+2,995)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,051 miles
    Test number
    532725310156
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  9. Pass51,056 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    51,056 miles
    Test number
    289429503921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail51,055 miles (+4,347)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,055 miles
    Test number
    472590597051
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever slightly high

  11. Pass46,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,708 miles
    Test number
    255522974070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,708 miles (+6,252)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,708 miles
    Test number
    779764051673
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner section bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  13. Pass40,456 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    40,456 miles
    Test number
    812784685142
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre devoid of tread on outer edge, and low on tread 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryUnofficial sticker in swept area of screen

  14. Fail40,456 miles (+7,599)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,456 miles
    Test number
    968434408071
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both side (3.5 (a))
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre devoid of tread on outer edge, and low on tread 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryUnofficial sticker in swept area of screen

  15. Pass32,857 miles (+3,008)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    32,857 miles
    Test number
    255858902099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,849 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    29,849 miles
    Test number
    971630392149
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  17. Fail29,849 miles (+4,200)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,849 miles
    Test number
    211621219081
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass25,649 miles (+2,279)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,649 miles
    Test number
    298801695424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,370 miles (+2,838)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    23,370 miles
    Test number
    998181594103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,532 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    20,532 miles
    Test number
    297372283443
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn approx 70%
    • NoteRear tyre wear uneven especially N/S

  21. Fail20,532 miles (+1,290)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,532 miles
    Test number
    206562883419
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn approx 70%
    • NoteRear tyre wear uneven especially N/S

  22. Pass19,242 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    19,242 miles
    Test number
    707259392172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,241 miles (+1,678)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,241 miles
    Test number
    915698692151
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  24. Pass17,563 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    17,563 miles
    Test number
    366242441444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB08 NHT

Does LB08 NHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 NHT is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 NHT?
The MOT on LB08 NHT is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 NHT done?
LB08 NHT was recorded at 66,586 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 3,326 miles a year.
Has LB08 NHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 NHT has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 NHT 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 NHT find?
LB08 NHT passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi, and 1 more.

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