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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB08 OXHMOT history

LB08 OXH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 135,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
135,943 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 OXH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 OXH was last recorded at 135,943 miles on 1 May 2026, 5,713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jun 2019: 92,639 miles, lower than 92,640 miles on 6 Jun 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
130,230 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,713 miles
Average per year
7,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,943 miles
  • 2025 – 130,230 miles
  • 2024 – 124,895 miles
  • 2023 – 120,191 miles
  • 2022 – 114,405 miles
  • 2021 – 101,437 miles
  • 2020 – 96,249 miles
  • 2019 – 92,639 miles
  • 2018 – 86,136 miles
  • 2017 – 76,365 miles
  • 2016 – 66,585 miles
  • 2015 – 59,815 miles
  • 2014 – 57,345 miles
  • 2013 – 43,920 miles
  • 2012 – 33,332 miles
  • 2011 – 22,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,943 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp causing dimming of other lights when operated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,943 miles (+5,713)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    135,943 miles
    Test number
    897646152642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass130,230 miles (+5,335)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    130,230 miles
    Test number
    930818990537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass124,895 miles (+4,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    124,895 miles
    Test number
    251614817588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass120,191 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    120,191 miles
    Test number
    213983411475
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp causing dimming of other lights when operated (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail120,190 miles (+5,785)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,190 miles
    Test number
    578774757676
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp causing dimming of other lights when operated (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass114,405 miles (+128)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    114,405 miles
    Test number
    926721499407
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail114,277 miles (+12,840)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,277 miles
    Test number
    309151183603
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake. (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass101,437 miles (+5,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    101,437 miles
    Test number
    207088419162
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass96,249 miles (+3,610)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    96,249 miles
    Test number
    855416581081
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass92,639 miles (-1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    92,639 miles
    Test number
    389363888419
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Fail92,640 miles (+6,504)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,640 miles
    Test number
    219958530327
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass86,136 miles (+9,771)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    86,136 miles
    Test number
    682589423735
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing screen slightly but not adversely effecting drivers view
  13. Pass76,365 miles (+9,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,365 miles
    Test number
    809499687446
    • AdvisoryFront wipers lightly smearing across windscreen
  14. Pass66,585 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,585 miles
    Test number
    587386822461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perrishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perrishing
  15. Fail66,585 miles (+6,770)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,585 miles
    Test number
    690962519524
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perrishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perrishing
  16. Pass59,815 miles (+2,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,815 miles
    Test number
    239933435436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass57,345 miles (+13,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,345 miles
    Test number
    216477044490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass43,920 miles (+10,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,920 miles
    Test number
    319287233130
    • 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)
  19. Pass33,332 miles (+10,459)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,332 miles
    Test number
    238209552103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,873 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    22,873 miles
    Test number
    459978551199
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LB08 OXH

Does LB08 OXH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 OXH is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 OXH?
The MOT on LB08 OXH is valid until 7 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 OXH done?
LB08 OXH was recorded at 135,943 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 7,589 miles a year.
Has LB08 OXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 OXH has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 OXH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 OXH find?
LB08 OXH passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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