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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LB08 OXRMOT history

LB08 OXR is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2025
Mileage
148,695 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 OXR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 OXR was last recorded at 148,695 miles on 7 Aug 2024, 421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,274 miles · 29 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
421 miles
Average per year
8,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,695 miles
  • 2023 – 140,153 miles
  • 2022 – 131,854 miles
  • 2021 – 118,586 miles
  • 2020 – 112,212 miles
  • 2019 – 106,127 miles
  • 2018 – 98,555 miles
  • 2017 – 91,477 miles
  • 2016 – 83,284 miles
  • 2015 – 70,981 miles
  • 2014 – 64,753 miles
  • 2013 – 55,294 miles
  • 2012 – 48,592 miles
  • 2011 – 38,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,695 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,695 miles (+421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    148,695 miles
    Test number
    964623545099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail148,274 miles (+8,121)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,274 miles
    Test number
    964672935425
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass140,153 miles (+8,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    140,153 miles
    Test number
    737531105637
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  4. Pass131,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    131,854 miles
    Test number
    564578545463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail131,854 miles (+13,268)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,854 miles
    Test number
    310484755537
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,586 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    118,586 miles
    Test number
    748127696765
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer casing corroded

  7. Fail118,586 miles (+6,374)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,586 miles
    Test number
    613778430560
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer casing corroded

  8. Pass112,212 miles (+6,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    112,212 miles
    Test number
    694895138601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass106,127 miles (+7,572)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,127 miles
    Test number
    817518734710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,555 miles (+7,078)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    98,555 miles
    Test number
    828395817003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,477 miles (+8,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,477 miles
    Test number
    527129927631
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass83,284 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,284 miles
    Test number
    732958654276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail83,284 miles (+12,303)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,284 miles
    Test number
    785692009109
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass70,981 miles (+6,228)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,981 miles
    Test number
    147290675128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,753 miles
    Test number
    246614764183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,753 miles (+9,459)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,753 miles
    Test number
    445303664100
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass55,294 miles (+6,702)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,294 miles
    Test number
    419565863102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,592 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,592 miles
    Test number
    359111402268
    • 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. Fail48,592 miles (+10,300)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,592 miles
    Test number
    426811802228
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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. Pass38,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,292 miles
    Test number
    115611061152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,292 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,292 miles
    Test number
    556021161193
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LB08 OXR

Does LB08 OXR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 OXR expired on 9 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 OXR?
The MOT on LB08 OXR expired on 9 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 OXR done?
LB08 OXR was recorded at 148,695 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2024, an average of 8,389 miles a year.
Has LB08 OXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 OXR has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 OXR 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 OXR find?
LB08 OXR passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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