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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LB08 XTAMOT history

LB08 XTA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 204,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2026
Mileage
204,445 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
13,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 XTA
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
25 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 XTA was last recorded at 204,445 miles on 26 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,445 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
13,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 204,445 miles
  • 2024 – 189,743 miles
  • 2023 – 171,269 miles
  • 2022 – 146,967 miles
  • 2021 – 129,218 miles
  • 2019 – 100,371 miles
  • 2018 – 75,132 miles
  • 2017 – 64,888 miles
  • 2016 – 57,763 miles
  • 2015 – 50,276 miles
  • 2014 – 44,807 miles
  • 2013 – 36,936 miles
  • 2012 – 30,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,445 miles
  • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed LOWER HINGE BROKEN (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,445 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    204,445 miles
    Test number
    465009364395
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed LOWER HINGE BROKEN (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail204,445 miles (+14,702)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,445 miles
    Test number
    516152299387
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play RACK JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed LOWER HINGE BROKEN (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass189,743 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    189,743 miles
    Test number
    437709982526
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail189,743 miles (+18,474)3 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,743 miles
    Test number
    255833490674
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass171,269 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    171,269 miles
    Test number
    404582311057
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail171,269 miles (+24,302)7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,269 miles
    Test number
    334556073901
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass146,967 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    146,967 miles
    Test number
    484926828377
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPark brake travel high

  8. Fail146,967 miles (+17,749)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,967 miles
    Test number
    322265731012
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPark brake travel high

  9. Pass129,218 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    129,218 miles
    Test number
    583190238771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Fail129,218 miles (+28,847)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,218 miles
    Test number
    483643399676
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working pair (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass100,371 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,371 miles
    Test number
    508307044137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail100,368 miles (+25,236)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,368 miles
    Test number
    788793066671
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  13. Pass75,132 miles (+10,244)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,132 miles
    Test number
    875937176407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,888 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,888 miles
    Test number
    484330721857
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail64,888 miles (+7,125)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,888 miles
    Test number
    210986562711
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass57,763 miles (+7,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    57,763 miles
    Test number
    621051385326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass50,276 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,276 miles
    Test number
    695176565019
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail50,276 miles (+5,469)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,276 miles
    Test number
    135176465035
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass44,807 miles (+7,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,807 miles
    Test number
    807727594030
    • 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)

  20. Pass36,936 miles (+6,224)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,936 miles
    Test number
    108141863442
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass30,712 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    30,712 miles
    Test number
    175071362404
    • NoteN/s/r tyer cut to outer wall not to cords

Questions about LB08 XTA

Does LB08 XTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 XTA expired on 25 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 XTA?
The MOT on LB08 XTA expired on 25 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 XTA done?
LB08 XTA was recorded at 204,445 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2025, an average of 13,295 miles a year.
Has LB08 XTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 XTA has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 XTA 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 XTA find?
LB08 XTA passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge broken; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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