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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LB08 SHVMOT history

LB08 SHV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 82,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
82,288 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 SHV
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
20 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 SHV was last recorded at 82,288 miles on 20 May 2026, 8,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
74,253 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,035 miles
Average per year
5,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,288 miles
  • 2025 – 74,253 miles
  • 2024 – 69,374 miles
  • 2023 – 64,783 miles
  • 2022 – 60,600 miles
  • 2021 – 57,925 miles
  • 2020 – 53,302 miles
  • 2019 – 48,810 miles
  • 2018 – 47,632 miles
  • 2017 – 46,123 miles
  • 2016 – 44,808 miles
  • 2015 – 30,418 miles
  • 2014 – 26,039 miles
  • 2013 – 17,535 miles
  • 2012 – 12,059 miles
  • 2011 – 7,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,288 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Exhaust front flexi section slightly damaged/deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front windscreen wiper blades have slight smearing in use

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,288 miles (+8,035)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    82,288 miles
    Test number
    524341969391
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass74,253 miles (+4,879)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    74,253 miles
    Test number
    541728456350
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexi section is slightly damaged/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake wear sensor has a severed wire, causing the brake pad warning to illuminate on the dashboard
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor leak around the area of the timing cover and oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer is heavily corroded and the outer skin is breaking up

  3. Pass69,374 miles (+4,591)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    69,374 miles
    Test number
    238656528654
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is VERY heavily worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is heavily worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing/splitting within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi section slightly damaged/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi section support rubber is splitting

  4. Pass64,783 miles (+4,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    64,783 miles
    Test number
    924744942478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,600 miles (+2,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    60,600 miles
    Test number
    110961771793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush splitting/deteriorating...old style bush fitted. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass57,925 miles (+4,623)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    57,925 miles
    Test number
    522327285813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush perishing(old type fitted) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass53,302 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    53,302 miles
    Test number
    159979111614
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen wiper blades have slight smearing in use
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush deteriorated/has some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi section damaged/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer deteriorated/outer skin breaking up

  8. Fail53,302 miles (+4,492)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,302 miles
    Test number
    757138018628
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen wiper blades have slight smearing in use
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush deteriorated/has some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi section damaged/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer deteriorated/outer skin breaking up

  9. Pass48,810 miles (+1,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,810 miles
    Test number
    631197092970
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer is noisy
    • AdvisoryGearbox is noisy

  10. Pass47,632 miles (+1,509)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    47,632 miles
    Test number
    387211093512
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen wiper blades have slight smearing in use
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi section slightly damaged/deteriorated

  11. Pass46,123 miles (+1,315)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,123 miles
    Test number
    187157937149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 195/55r15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 195/55r15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  12. Pass44,808 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    44,808 miles
    Test number
    976323665656
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge. close to cords

  13. Fail44,808 miles (+14,390)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,808 miles
    Test number
    733610943804
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge. close to cords

  14. Pass30,418 miles (+4,379)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    30,418 miles
    Test number
    497995025192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,039 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    26,039 miles
    Test number
    717565194267
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  16. Fail26,039 miles (+8,504)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,039 miles
    Test number
    888535294251
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  17. Pass17,535 miles (+5,476)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    17,535 miles
    Test number
    438972753228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,059 miles (+4,226)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    12,059 miles
    Test number
    825144242244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    7,833 miles
    Test number
    725883141207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 SHV

Does LB08 SHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 SHV is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 SHV?
The MOT on LB08 SHV is valid until 26 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 SHV done?
LB08 SHV was recorded at 82,288 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 5,059 miles a year.
Has LB08 SHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 SHV has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2020.
Has the mileage on LB08 SHV 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 SHV find?
LB08 SHV passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust system deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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