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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB08 XLRMOT history

LB08 XLR is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 81,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
81,172 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 XLR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 XLR was last recorded at 81,172 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 5,736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,436 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,736 miles
Average per year
4,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,172 miles
  • 2025 – 75,436 miles
  • 2024 – 70,666 miles
  • 2023 – 70,077 miles
  • 2022 – 68,856 miles
  • 2021 – 67,519 miles
  • 2020 – 66,166 miles
  • 2019 – 65,419 miles
  • 2018 – 57,666 miles
  • 2017 – 49,653 miles
  • 2016 – 40,907 miles
  • 2015 – 31,431 miles
  • 2014 – 19,265 miles
  • 2013 – 16,724 miles
  • 2012 – 13,539 miles
  • 2011 – 10,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,172 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Under tays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,172 miles (+5,736)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    81,172 miles
    Test number
    497964344419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,436 miles (+4,770)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,436 miles
    Test number
    566968974987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,666 miles (+589)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    70,666 miles
    Test number
    693265280263
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass70,077 miles (+1,221)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    70,077 miles
    Test number
    400959146004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFlexi deteriorated

  5. Pass68,856 miles (+1,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,856 miles
    Test number
    631289046470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass67,519 miles (+1,353)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,519 miles
    Test number
    149801019519
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass66,166 miles (+747)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,166 miles
    Test number
    571860578818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,419 miles
    Test number
    722741378618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,419 miles (+7,753)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,419 miles
    Test number
    383971947504
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass57,666 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    57,666 miles
    Test number
    852245702096
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tays fitted

  11. Fail57,598 miles (+7,945)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,598 miles
    Test number
    410614046374
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tays fitted

  12. Pass49,653 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,653 miles
    Test number
    679504563072
    • AdvisoryBoth Front tyres are worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner and outer edges.

  13. Fail49,653 miles (+8,746)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,653 miles
    Test number
    148033345166
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryBoth Front tyres are worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner and outer edges.

  14. Pass40,907 miles (+9,476)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,907 miles
    Test number
    104662014363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    31,431 miles
    Test number
    910351855689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail31,431 miles (+12,166)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,431 miles
    Test number
    153061686518
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass19,265 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    19,265 miles
    Test number
    717127284276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,986 miles (+2,262)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    18,986 miles
    Test number
    479150554088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,724 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    16,724 miles
    Test number
    549147283074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail16,721 miles (+3,182)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,721 miles
    Test number
    936625183018
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass13,539 miles (+3,177)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    13,539 miles
    Test number
    548174392049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    10,362 miles
    Test number
    418325981164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 XLR

Does LB08 XLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 XLR is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 XLR?
The MOT on LB08 XLR is valid until 19 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 XLR done?
LB08 XLR was recorded at 81,172 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 4,693 miles a year.
Has LB08 XLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 XLR has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LB08 XLR 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 XLR find?
LB08 XLR passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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