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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LB08 VGAMOT history

LB08 VGA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 81,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2025
Mileage
81,832 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2024
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VGA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 VGA was last recorded at 81,832 miles on 18 Jul 2024, 9,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,498 miles · 20 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
9,334 miles
Average per year
4,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 81,832 miles
  • 2023 – 72,498 miles
  • 2021 – 72,334 miles
  • 2020 – 71,375 miles
  • 2019 – 69,315 miles
  • 2018 – 64,339 miles
  • 2017 – 59,036 miles
  • 2016 – 54,312 miles
  • 2015 – 46,113 miles
  • 2013 – 34,144 miles
  • 2012 – 26,186 miles
  • 2011 – 21,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,832 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • 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))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Rear exhaust slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass81,832 miles3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    81,832 miles
    Test number
    960228193644
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  2. Fail81,832 miles (+9,334)1 repaired3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,832 miles
    Test number
    450614767152
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass72,498 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    72,498 miles
    Test number
    805341040771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail72,498 miles (+164)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,498 miles
    Test number
    332202055921
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass72,334 miles (+959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,334 miles
    Test number
    326398775626
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass71,375 miles (+2,060)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,375 miles
    Test number
    366464726330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,315 miles (+4,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,315 miles
    Test number
    356403731271
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly corroded

  8. Pass64,339 miles (+5,303)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,339 miles
    Test number
    415313206191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,036 miles (+4,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    59,036 miles
    Test number
    689841476333
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly corroded

  10. Pass54,312 miles (+8,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,312 miles
    Test number
    423188509004
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass46,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,113 miles
    Test number
    148605585037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,103 miles (+11,959)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,103 miles
    Test number
    328945885068
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass34,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    34,144 miles
    Test number
    256464063459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,144 miles (+7,958)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,144 miles
    Test number
    608544163135
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass26,186 miles (+4,278)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,186 miles
    Test number
    218534412129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail21,908 miles4 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,908 miles
    Test number
    158360301250
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear brakes 32% imbalanced

  17. Pass21,908 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    21,908 miles
    Test number
    478320701266
    • 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)
    • NoteRear brakes 32% imbalanced

Questions about LB08 VGA

Does LB08 VGA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 VGA expired on 19 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VGA?
The MOT on LB08 VGA expired on 19 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 VGA done?
LB08 VGA was recorded at 81,832 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2024, an average of 4,610 miles a year.
Has LB08 VGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VGA has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 VGA 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 VGA find?
LB08 VGA passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2024 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front outer side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 7 more.

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