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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc

LB08 XMAMOT history

LB08 XMA is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2024 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 108,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2024
Mileage
108,495 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2023
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 XMA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 XMA was last recorded at 108,495 miles on 7 Jan 2023, 15,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,951 miles · 7 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
15,544 miles
Average per year
6,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 108,495 miles
  • 2022 – 92,951 miles
  • 2021 – 84,513 miles
  • 2019 – 79,766 miles
  • 2018 – 77,826 miles
  • 2017 – 75,766 miles
  • 2016 – 74,291 miles
  • 2015 – 71,488 miles
  • 2014 – 68,195 miles
  • 2013 – 60,963 miles
  • 2012 – 47,272 miles
  • 2011 – 34,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,495 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.

  • Eml on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,495 miles (+15,544)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    108,495 miles
    Test number
    967025156975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,951 miles (+8,438)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,951 miles
    Test number
    600570326636
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryEml on

  3. Pass84,513 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,513 miles
    Test number
    553750467923
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  4. Fail84,513 miles (+4,747)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,513 miles
    Test number
    548161934166
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad wiring (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  5. Pass79,766 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,766 miles
    Test number
    310836936418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail79,761 miles (+1,935)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,761 miles
    Test number
    258319762485
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,826 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,826 miles
    Test number
    450772772593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,822 miles (+2,056)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,822 miles
    Test number
    209887166050
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass75,766 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    75,766 miles
    Test number
    805781531509
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) noise from the inner steering rack
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  10. Fail75,764 miles (+1,473)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,764 miles
    Test number
    560407924717
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) noise from the inner steering rack
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  11. Pass74,291 miles (+2,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,291 miles
    Test number
    840973832190
    • AdvisoryE M L on

  12. Pass71,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,488 miles
    Test number
    826470275191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,488 miles (+3,293)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,488 miles
    Test number
    788539065162
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  14. Pass68,195 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,195 miles
    Test number
    629990974186
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail68,195 miles (+7,232)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,195 miles
    Test number
    967850374199
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass60,963 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,963 miles
    Test number
    699718173135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail60,963 miles (+13,691)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,963 miles
    Test number
    245578873458
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass47,272 miles (+12,404)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,272 miles
    Test number
    398723572196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,868 miles
    Test number
    575992271122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 XMA

Does LB08 XMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 XMA expired on 6 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 XMA?
The MOT on LB08 XMA expired on 6 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 XMA done?
LB08 XMA was recorded at 108,495 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2023, an average of 6,376 miles a year.
Has LB08 XMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 XMA has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB08 XMA 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 XMA find?
LB08 XMA passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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