Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc
LB08 XLWMOT history
LB08 XLW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 92,923 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 May 2027
- Mileage
- 92,923 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,798 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 XLW
- 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
- 30 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 XLW was last recorded at 92,923 miles on 14 May 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 92,917 miles · 7 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 4,798 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 92,923 miles
- 2025 – 87,289 miles
- 2024 – 80,400 miles
- 2023 – 77,458 miles
- 2022 – 76,867 miles
- 2021 – 73,497 miles
- 2019 – 69,056 miles
- 2018 – 64,240 miles
- 2017 – 59,380 miles
- 2016 – 53,174 miles
- 2015 – 46,378 miles
- 2014 – 41,064 miles
- 2013 – 34,704 miles
- 2012 – 28,911 miles
- 2011 – 21,631 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,923 miles
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 5 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,923 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2027
- Odometer
- 92,923 miles
- Test number
- 788145065109
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail92,917 miles (+5,628)5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,917 miles
- Test number
- 158437640824
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass87,289 miles (+6,889)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 87,289 miles
- Test number
- 732556708269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,400 miles (+104)4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 80,400 miles
- Test number
- 638589957640
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Fail80,296 miles (+2,838)1 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,296 miles
- Test number
- 644511234781
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass77,458 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 77,458 miles
- Test number
- 351797935315
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Fail77,458 miles (+591)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,458 miles
- Test number
- 698065137939
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leaking from flexi pipe and rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Pass76,867 miles (+3,370)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 76,867 miles
- Test number
- 943928869510
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror unit (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass73,497 miles (+4,441)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 73,497 miles
- Test number
- 366083104515
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section and rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass69,056 miles (+4,816)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 69,056 miles
- Test number
- 242731990108
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass64,240 miles (+4,860)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 64,240 miles
- Test number
- 852124951087
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass59,380 miles (+6,206)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 59,380 miles
- Test number
- 910862771528
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,174 miles (+6,796)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 53,174 miles
- Test number
- 777900280646
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,378 miles (+5,314)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 46,378 miles
- Test number
- 769004895121
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass41,064 miles (+6,360)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 41,064 miles
- Test number
- 326696674102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,704 miles (+5,793)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 34,704 miles
- Test number
- 109936453136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,911 miles (+7,280)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 28,911 miles
- Test number
- 507639472126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,631 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 21,631 miles
- Test number
- 259976881135
- NoteADVISE FRONT NUMBER WAS NOT DISPLAYED ON CAR AT TIME OF TEST
- NoteADVISE NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED
Questions about LB08 XLW
- Does LB08 XLW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 XLW is valid until 13 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 XLW?
- The MOT on LB08 XLW is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 XLW done?
- LB08 XLW was recorded at 92,923 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 4,798 miles a year.
- Has LB08 XLW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 XLW has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB08 XLW 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 XLW find?
- LB08 XLW passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.
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