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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LB08 XLSMOT history

LB08 XLS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 39,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
39,669 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 XLS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 XLS was last recorded at 39,669 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 8,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
31,654 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,015 miles
Average per year
2,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,669 miles
  • 2025 – 31,654 miles
  • 2024 – 27,360 miles
  • 2023 – 23,339 miles
  • 2022 – 19,612 miles
  • 2021 – 17,155 miles
  • 2020 – 16,032 miles
  • 2019 – 14,453 miles
  • 2018 – 13,387 miles
  • 2017 – 12,650 miles
  • 2016 – 11,954 miles
  • 2015 – 11,117 miles
  • 2014 – 10,263 miles
  • 2013 – 9,238 miles
  • 2012 – 8,297 miles
  • 2011 – 7,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,669 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    39,669 miles
    Test number
    341262168063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail39,669 miles (+8,015)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,669 miles
    Test number
    853710487601
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  3. Pass31,654 miles (+4,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    31,654 miles
    Test number
    791348496676
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass27,360 miles (+4,021)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    27,360 miles
    Test number
    515836242035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass23,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    23,339 miles
    Test number
    486953380749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail23,339 miles (+3,727)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,339 miles
    Test number
    178414945270
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass19,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    19,612 miles
    Test number
    406257107972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail19,612 miles (+2,457)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,612 miles
    Test number
    450732229899
    • MajorBraking system leaking Vacuum pipe , servo. (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  9. Pass17,155 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    17,155 miles
    Test number
    469526248482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass16,032 miles (+1,579)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    16,032 miles
    Test number
    557354687952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    14,453 miles
    Test number
    962293641491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail14,453 miles (+1,066)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,453 miles
    Test number
    534448479341
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  13. Pass13,387 miles (+737)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    13,387 miles
    Test number
    230353491617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,650 miles (+696)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    12,650 miles
    Test number
    918764384765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass11,954 miles (+837)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    11,954 miles
    Test number
    290726885768
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread starting to lift in one corner (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass11,117 miles (+854)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    11,117 miles
    Test number
    199515155139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,263 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    10,263 miles
    Test number
    248691264107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,238 miles (+941)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    9,238 miles
    Test number
    569457753164
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass8,297 miles (+880)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    8,297 miles
    Test number
    947136462138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    7,417 miles
    Test number
    655982681134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 XLS

Does LB08 XLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 XLS is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 XLS?
The MOT on LB08 XLS is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 XLS done?
LB08 XLS was recorded at 39,669 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 2,192 miles a year.
Has LB08 XLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 XLS has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 XLS 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 XLS find?
LB08 XLS passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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