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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LB08 UZWMOT history

LB08 UZW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2025 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 110,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2025
Mileage
110,382 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2024
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 UZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2025
Latest MOT test
23 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 UZW was last recorded at 110,382 miles on 23 May 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,379 miles · 13 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 110,382 miles
  • 2023 – 106,240 miles
  • 2022 – 99,913 miles
  • 2021 – 94,365 miles
  • 2020 – 89,577 miles
  • 2019 – 70,111 miles
  • 2018 – 57,934 miles
  • 2017 – 46,104 miles
  • 2016 – 43,955 miles
  • 2015 – 38,274 miles
  • 2014 – 32,224 miles
  • 2013 – 30,320 miles
  • 2012 – 26,953 miles
  • 2011 – 24,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,382 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass110,382 miles (+3)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    110,382 miles
    Test number
    901062660600
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail110,379 miles (+4,139)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,379 miles
    Test number
    527995006906
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass106,240 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    106,240 miles
    Test number
    552755101566
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail106,240 miles (+6,327)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,240 miles
    Test number
    146620571774
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass99,913 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    99,913 miles
    Test number
    242648631860
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Fail99,913 miles (+5,548)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,913 miles
    Test number
    479238245774
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass94,365 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    94,365 miles
    Test number
    533348348359
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail94,365 miles (+4,788)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,365 miles
    Test number
    313175613002
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1955515 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1955515 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass89,577 miles (+19,466)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    89,577 miles
    Test number
    396854779112
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass70,111 miles (+12,177)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    70,111 miles
    Test number
    163090741548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,934 miles
    Test number
    456814574789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,934 miles (+11,830)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,934 miles
    Test number
    556737927056
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass46,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    46,104 miles
    Test number
    424027262779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,104 miles (+2,149)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,104 miles
    Test number
    654949190113
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass43,955 miles (+5,681)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    43,955 miles
    Test number
    867167851601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,274 miles (+6,050)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,274 miles
    Test number
    961498826492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,224 miles (+1,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    32,224 miles
    Test number
    859325964175
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass30,320 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,320 miles
    Test number
    875185363152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail30,320 miles (+3,367)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,320 miles
    Test number
    708745563177
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass26,953 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    26,953 miles
    Test number
    237660572480
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail26,953 miles (+2,937)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,953 miles
    Test number
    516190372109
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass24,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,016 miles
    Test number
    247770961432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail24,016 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,016 miles
    Test number
    626370561152
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LB08 UZW

Does LB08 UZW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 UZW expired on 22 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 UZW?
The MOT on LB08 UZW expired on 22 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 UZW done?
LB08 UZW was recorded at 110,382 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2024, an average of 6,666 miles a year.
Has LB08 UZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 UZW has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 UZW 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 UZW find?
LB08 UZW passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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