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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB08 VGPMOT history

LB08 VGP is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 100,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
100,568 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VGP
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
24 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 VGP was last recorded at 100,568 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 4,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,290 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,278 miles
Average per year
5,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,568 miles
  • 2025 – 96,290 miles
  • 2024 – 92,202 miles
  • 2023 – 92,000 miles
  • 2022 – 88,680 miles
  • 2021 – 83,856 miles
  • 2019 – 76,033 miles
  • 2018 – 70,595 miles
  • 2017 – 64,775 miles
  • 2016 – 56,773 miles
  • 2015 – 47,477 miles
  • 2014 – 39,413 miles
  • 2013 – 31,824 miles
  • 2012 – 24,125 miles
  • 2011 – 18,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,568 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front lower arm ,rear bush deteriorated
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryEngine oil needs topping up
  • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel in handbrake lever

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,568 miles (+4,278)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    100,568 miles
    Test number
    958956450133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower arm ,rear bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil needs topping up
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel in handbrake lever

  2. Pass96,290 miles (+4,088)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    96,290 miles
    Test number
    157704759766
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass92,202 miles (+202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    92,202 miles
    Test number
    907194839873
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail92,000 miles (+3,320)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,000 miles
    Test number
    251142578290
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust clamp (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust downpipe blowing (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,680 miles (+4,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    88,680 miles
    Test number
    809688061604
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,856 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    83,856 miles
    Test number
    293319775284
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail83,856 miles (+7,823)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,856 miles
    Test number
    908609818841
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass76,033 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,033 miles
    Test number
    140720524980
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner and outer tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive dampness around gearbox area lower suspected leak is from around offside driveshaft output flange seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch stiff
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi section deteriorated and slight leak of exhaust gases and also rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  9. Fail76,030 miles (+5,435)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,030 miles
    Test number
    994995419980
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner and outer tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive dampness around gearbox area lower suspected leak is from around offside driveshaft output flange seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch stiff
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi section deteriorated and slight leak of exhaust gases and also rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  10. Pass70,595 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    70,595 miles
    Test number
    769389615693
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVarious vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

  11. Fail70,595 miles (+5,820)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,595 miles
    Test number
    563375128969
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVarious vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

  12. Pass64,775 miles (+8,002)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,775 miles
    Test number
    101095212948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

  13. Pass56,773 miles (+9,296)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,773 miles
    Test number
    905040929853
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Suspension Lower Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing And Contain Movement
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Rusting
    • AdvisoryMinor Chips In Windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Perishing

  14. Pass47,477 miles (+8,064)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,477 miles
    Test number
    897049565180
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  15. Fail39,413 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,413 miles
    Test number
    608341174103
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass39,413 miles (+7,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,413 miles
    Test number
    995481974187
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass31,824 miles (+7,699)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    31,824 miles
    Test number
    409112163117
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass24,125 miles (+5,580)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    24,125 miles
    Test number
    188679752162
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass18,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,545 miles
    Test number
    577626871199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 VGP

Does LB08 VGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 VGP is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VGP?
The MOT on LB08 VGP is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 VGP done?
LB08 VGP was recorded at 100,568 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 5,545 miles a year.
Has LB08 VGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VGP has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 VGP 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 VGP find?
LB08 VGP passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15; offside front lower arm ,rear bush deteriorated; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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