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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LB08 XSYMOT history

LB08 XSY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 81,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
81,839 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 XSY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 XSY was last recorded at 81,839 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 5,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,946 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,893 miles
Average per year
4,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,839 miles
  • 2025 – 75,946 miles
  • 2024 – 72,101 miles
  • 2023 – 70,021 miles
  • 2022 – 67,207 miles
  • 2021 – 63,568 miles
  • 2020 – 60,615 miles
  • 2019 – 56,609 miles
  • 2018 – 52,910 miles
  • 2017 – 49,907 miles
  • 2016 – 46,352 miles
  • 2015 – 42,109 miles
  • 2014 – 31,055 miles
  • 2013 – 30,608 miles
  • 2012 – 30,608 miles
  • 2011 – 21,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,839 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,839 miles (+5,893)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    81,839 miles
    Test number
    848613992961
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass75,946 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    75,946 miles
    Test number
    777842690974
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail75,946 miles (+3,845)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,946 miles
    Test number
    737561150636
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass72,101 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    72,101 miles
    Test number
    561800166856
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail72,101 miles (+2,080)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,101 miles
    Test number
    448956277862
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass70,021 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    70,021 miles
    Test number
    305161999063
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail70,021 miles (+2,814)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,021 miles
    Test number
    356195551608
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass67,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,207 miles
    Test number
    492236719810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,207 miles (+3,639)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,207 miles
    Test number
    457032781274
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass63,568 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,568 miles
    Test number
    678155499637
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail63,568 miles (+2,953)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,568 miles
    Test number
    190955986538
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bear collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass60,615 miles (+4,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,615 miles
    Test number
    175728814595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn bold (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn bold (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass56,609 miles (+3,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    56,609 miles
    Test number
    220523353476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass52,910 miles (+3,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    52,910 miles
    Test number
    927136044888
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wear inner side tread

  15. Pass49,907 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    49,907 miles
    Test number
    523094104372
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail49,906 miles (+3,554)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,906 miles
    Test number
    769532626738
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass46,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    46,352 miles
    Test number
    539373501794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,352 miles (+4,243)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,352 miles
    Test number
    654630577258
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Heavily edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Heavily edge worn (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass42,109 miles (+11,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,109 miles
    Test number
    497632315075
    • 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)

  20. Pass31,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    31,055 miles
    Test number
    548658104001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,055 miles (+447)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,055 miles
    Test number
    109077004451
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNs nunber plate lamp slightly loose .wipers smearing

  22. Pass30,608 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    30,608 miles
    Test number
    126314803006
    • 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)

  23. Fail30,608 miles (+8,763)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,608 miles
    Test number
    197696362308
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  24. Pass21,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    21,845 miles
    Test number
    299116491468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 XSY

Does LB08 XSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 XSY is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 XSY?
The MOT on LB08 XSY is valid until 9 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 XSY done?
LB08 XSY was recorded at 81,839 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 4,116 miles a year.
Has LB08 XSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 XSY has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 XSY 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 XSY find?
LB08 XSY passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi, and 1 more.

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