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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,400 cc

LB08 OJYMOT history

LB08 OJY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 69,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
69,694 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 OJY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 OJY was last recorded at 69,694 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 6,505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,189 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,505 miles
Average per year
4,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,694 miles
  • 2025 – 63,189 miles
  • 2023 – 58,572 miles
  • 2022 – 53,236 miles
  • 2021 – 47,774 miles
  • 2020 – 43,314 miles
  • 2019 – 36,717 miles
  • 2018 – 33,439 miles
  • 2017 – 25,658 miles
  • 2015 – 16,595 miles
  • 2014 – 8,524 miles
  • 2013 – 7,722 miles
  • 2012 – 5,297 miles
  • 2011 – 4,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,694 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt stalk casing damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear axle rusty

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,694 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    69,694 miles
    Test number
    755596834233
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt stalk casing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty

  2. Fail69,692 miles (+6,503)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,692 miles
    Test number
    184646713143
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt stalk casing damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty

  3. Pass63,189 miles (+4,617)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    63,189 miles
    Test number
    645145207231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNo reserve travel on handbrake

  4. Pass58,572 miles (+190)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    58,572 miles
    Test number
    130291548285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail58,382 miles (+5,146)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,382 miles
    Test number
    111658587682
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass53,236 miles (+211)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    53,236 miles
    Test number
    751208845172
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack behind mirror (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured indicator lens on mirror dull (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake high (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySeat belt flexible stalk damaged centre belt stalk cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Fail53,025 miles (+5,251)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,025 miles
    Test number
    572290834785
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements crack across (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack behind mirror (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured indicator lens on mirror dull (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake high (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySeat belt flexible stalk damaged centre belt stalk cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass47,774 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,774 miles
    Test number
    592795510777
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail47,774 miles (+4,460)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,774 miles
    Test number
    390947240628
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass43,314 miles (+6,597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,314 miles
    Test number
    278908875466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass36,717 miles (+3,278)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    36,717 miles
    Test number
    550843239560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,439 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    33,439 miles
    Test number
    693874366154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has worn bald on inner and outer tread and just over 2.00 mm tread remaining
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn bald on inner and outer tread and under 3.00 mm tread remaining

  13. Fail33,439 miles (+7,781)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,439 miles
    Test number
    623021946485
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has worn bald on inner and outer tread and just over 2.00 mm tread remaining
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn bald on inner and outer tread and under 3.00 mm tread remaining
    • AdvisoryCoolant below minimum in expansion bottle
    • AdvisoryEngine oil over filled on dipstick

  14. Pass25,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    25,658 miles
    Test number
    801387737765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail25,658 miles (+9,063)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,658 miles
    Test number
    345102373899
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass16,595 miles (+8,071)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    16,595 miles
    Test number
    570675521408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,524 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    8,524 miles
    Test number
    745899564128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass7,722 miles (+2,425)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    7,722 miles
    Test number
    216577753171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass5,297 miles (+937)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    5,297 miles
    Test number
    246656462430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass4,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    4,360 miles
    Test number
    669950961151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 OJY

Does LB08 OJY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 OJY is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 OJY?
The MOT on LB08 OJY is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 OJY done?
LB08 OJY was recorded at 69,694 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 4,447 miles a year.
Has LB08 OJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 OJY has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 OJY 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 OJY find?
LB08 OJY passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear seat belt stalk casing damaged; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; rear axle rusty.

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