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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB08 XLYMOT history

LB08 XLY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
117,172 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 XLY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 XLY was last recorded at 117,172 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 23,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,770 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
23,402 miles
Average per year
6,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,172 miles
  • 2025 – 93,770 miles
  • 2024 – 89,580 miles
  • 2023 – 80,037 miles
  • 2022 – 67,807 miles
  • 2021 – 57,115 miles
  • 2020 – 52,404 miles
  • 2019 – 52,102 miles
  • 2018 – 49,765 miles
  • 2017 – 48,447 miles
  • 2016 – 46,953 miles
  • 2015 – 43,113 miles
  • 2014 – 38,410 miles
  • 2013 – 34,105 miles
  • 2012 – 26,629 miles
  • 2011 – 21,243 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,172 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,172 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    117,172 miles
    Test number
    133735171733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail117,172 miles (+23,402)12 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,172 miles
    Test number
    266263247479
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass93,770 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,770 miles
    Test number
    373644376131
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Fail93,770 miles (+4,190)2 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,770 miles
    Test number
    133855190197
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass89,580 miles (+9,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,580 miles
    Test number
    672725533653
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  6. Pass80,037 miles (+12,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    80,037 miles
    Test number
    170006000969
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass67,807 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    67,807 miles
    Test number
    913770792519
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail67,807 miles (+10,692)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,807 miles
    Test number
    657341535302
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass57,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,115 miles
    Test number
    100677121652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,115 miles (+4,711)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,115 miles
    Test number
    578699645966
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass52,404 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    52,404 miles
    Test number
    345857239510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,102 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    52,102 miles
    Test number
    744911587743
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front & Rear Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Is Slightly Corroded & Flexi Pipe Is Worn
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

  13. Fail52,102 miles (+2,337)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,102 miles
    Test number
    632767931570
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front & Rear Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Is Slightly Corroded & Flexi Pipe Is Worn
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

  14. Pass49,765 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    49,765 miles
    Test number
    627388571478
    • AdvisoryO/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/F Tyres cracking/perishing

  15. Fail49,765 miles (+1,318)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,765 miles
    Test number
    292843296898
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/F Tyres cracking/perishing

  16. Pass48,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    48,447 miles
    Test number
    263364047742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,447 miles (+1,494)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,447 miles
    Test number
    350884991937
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass46,953 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,953 miles
    Test number
    620879809032
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi pipe is worn
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension arm bush is weak
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

  19. Fail46,953 miles (+3,840)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,953 miles
    Test number
    155127248717
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi pipe is worn
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension arm bush is weak
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

  20. Pass43,113 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,113 miles
    Test number
    298985985427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail43,113 miles (+4,703)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,113 miles
    Test number
    999025185190
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass38,410 miles (+4,305)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    38,410 miles
    Test number
    799956084188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres starting to crack

  23. Pass34,105 miles (+16)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    34,105 miles
    Test number
    908765383182
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn close to legal limit
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  24. Fail34,089 miles (+7,460)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,089 miles
    Test number
    686782483167
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn close to legal limit
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  25. Pass26,629 miles (+5,386)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,629 miles
    Test number
    616519982188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    21,243 miles
    Test number
    937773981178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 XLY

Does LB08 XLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 XLY is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 XLY?
The MOT on LB08 XLY is valid until 19 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 XLY done?
LB08 XLY was recorded at 117,172 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 6,519 miles a year.
Has LB08 XLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 XLY has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 XLY 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 XLY find?
LB08 XLY passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 2 more.

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