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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB08 VGGMOT history

LB08 VGG is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 102,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2026
Mileage
102,604 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VGG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 VGG was last recorded at 102,604 miles on 6 Sept 2025, 4,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,052 miles · 16 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,552 miles
Average per year
6,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,604 miles
  • 2024 – 98,052 miles
  • 2023 – 92,404 miles
  • 2022 – 86,830 miles
  • 2021 – 81,216 miles
  • 2020 – 76,077 miles
  • 2019 – 69,959 miles
  • 2018 – 63,648 miles
  • 2017 – 56,258 miles
  • 2015 – 43,218 miles
  • 2014 – 35,572 miles
  • 2013 – 27,147 miles
  • 2012 – 17,775 miles
  • 2011 – 13,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,604 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Service light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,604 miles (+4,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    102,604 miles
    Test number
    846200150431
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass98,052 miles (+5,648)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    98,052 miles
    Test number
    636687115986
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass92,404 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    92,404 miles
    Test number
    493349233136
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail92,404 miles (+5,574)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,404 miles
    Test number
    218808520062
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass86,830 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    86,830 miles
    Test number
    629866952182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))

  6. Fail86,830 miles (+5,614)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,830 miles
    Test number
    573563851153
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))

  7. Pass81,216 miles (+5,139)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    81,216 miles
    Test number
    314327380522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from front front pipe flexible joint

  8. Pass76,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    76,077 miles
    Test number
    690616254146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,077 miles (+6,118)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,077 miles
    Test number
    209574274226
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass69,959 miles (+6,311)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    69,959 miles
    Test number
    755485479723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,648 miles (+7,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,648 miles
    Test number
    948951028495
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear bars on inner (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass56,258 miles (+112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,258 miles
    Test number
    640264716251
    • AdvisoryService light on

  13. Fail56,146 miles (+12,928)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,146 miles
    Test number
    559782620417
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService light on

  14. Pass43,218 miles (+7,646)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,218 miles
    Test number
    528553962193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,572 miles (+8,425)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    35,572 miles
    Test number
    137896094294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

  16. Pass27,147 miles (+9,372)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    27,147 miles
    Test number
    448212903362
    • NoteInternal headlight height adjuster is not working on nearside headlamp.

  17. Pass17,775 miles (+4,126)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    17,775 miles
    Test number
    528925662144
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges

  18. Pass13,649 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    13,649 miles
    Test number
    257474161173
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  19. Fail13,649 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,649 miles
    Test number
    855604361138
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Questions about LB08 VGG

Does LB08 VGG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 VGG expired on 5 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VGG?
The MOT on LB08 VGG expired on 5 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 VGG done?
LB08 VGG was recorded at 102,604 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2025, an average of 6,249 miles a year.
Has LB08 VGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VGG has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 VGG 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 VGG find?
LB08 VGG passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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