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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB08 XLOMOT history

LB08 XLO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 81,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
81,430 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 XLO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 XLO was last recorded at 81,430 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
80,600 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
830 miles
Average per year
4,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,430 miles
  • 2025 – 80,600 miles
  • 2024 – 75,855 miles
  • 2023 – 72,565 miles
  • 2021 – 69,911 miles
  • 2020 – 67,861 miles
  • 2019 – 61,646 miles
  • 2018 – 54,311 miles
  • 2017 – 47,056 miles
  • 2016 – 39,141 miles
  • 2015 – 34,111 miles
  • 2014 – 30,367 miles
  • 2013 – 27,219 miles
  • 2012 – 23,292 miles
  • 2011 – 19,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,430 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,430 miles (+830)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    81,430 miles
    Test number
    634224668629
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass80,600 miles (+4,745)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    80,600 miles
    Test number
    198690729397
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass75,855 miles (+3,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,855 miles
    Test number
    406022949709
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass72,565 miles (+2,654)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    72,565 miles
    Test number
    602237918837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,911 miles (+2,050)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    69,911 miles
    Test number
    750165627061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,861 miles (+6,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    67,861 miles
    Test number
    704890123103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass61,646 miles (+7,335)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    61,646 miles
    Test number
    418304293549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,311 miles (+7,255)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,311 miles
    Test number
    755485928609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,056 miles (+7,915)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,056 miles
    Test number
    997564248905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,141 miles
    Test number
    183604304096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail39,141 miles (+5,030)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,141 miles
    Test number
    322018621786
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  12. Pass34,111 miles (+3,744)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    34,111 miles
    Test number
    768979495024
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
  13. Pass30,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    30,367 miles
    Test number
    305503794062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,365 miles (+3,146)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,365 miles
    Test number
    826593994094
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  15. Pass27,219 miles (+3,927)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,219 miles
    Test number
    455370803106
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
  16. Pass23,292 miles (+3,590)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    23,292 miles
    Test number
    888223382066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    19,702 miles
    Test number
    985002801166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 XLO

Does LB08 XLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 XLO is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 XLO?
The MOT on LB08 XLO is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 XLO done?
LB08 XLO was recorded at 81,430 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 4,011 miles a year.
Has LB08 XLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 XLO has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on LB08 XLO 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 XLO find?
LB08 XLO passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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