Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc
LB08 YLZMOT history
LB08 YLZ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2024 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 121,861 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 121,861 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 13 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,631 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 YLZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 26 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 YLZ was last recorded at 121,861 miles on 1 Jun 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 121,861 miles · 30 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,631 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 121,861 miles
- 2022 – 119,697 miles
- 2021 – 111,822 miles
- 2020 – 106,757 miles
- 2019 – 102,424 miles
- 2018 – 94,431 miles
- 2017 – 87,096 miles
- 2016 – 77,474 miles
- 2015 – 69,763 miles
- 2014 – 59,573 miles
- 2013 – 48,849 miles
- 2012 – 39,639 miles
- 2011 – 30,732 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,861 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear seat back jammed in upright positionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear light unit heavily condensated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 22 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,861 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 121,861 miles
- Test number
- 159684502183
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear seat back jammed in upright position
Fail121,861 miles (+2,164)8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,861 miles
- Test number
- 162377550385
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed centre silencer leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases poss cause off emissions high (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working wipers not tested due to washers inoperative (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear seat back jammed in upright position
Pass119,697 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 119,697 miles
- Test number
- 114578433183
- AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt slow to retract
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit heavily condensated
Fail119,690 miles (+7,868)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,690 miles
- Test number
- 525290154201
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLong hand brake travel
- AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt slow to retract
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit heavily condensated
Pass111,822 miles (+5,065)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 111,822 miles
- Test number
- 576365674955
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced indicator also , water logged. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass106,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 106,757 miles
- Test number
- 448223724431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,757 miles (+4,333)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,757 miles
- Test number
- 701032035326
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass102,424 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 102,424 miles
- Test number
- 819611803722
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail104,424 miles (+9,993)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,424 miles
- Test number
- 413817436900
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass94,431 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 94,431 miles
- Test number
- 104552966897
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail94,430 miles (+7,334)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,430 miles
- Test number
- 622676033429
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,096 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 87,096 miles
- Test number
- 635616882236
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Fail87,096 miles (+9,622)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,096 miles
- Test number
- 150383969693
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Pass77,474 miles (+7,711)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 77,474 miles
- Test number
- 616724762825
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,763 miles (+10,190)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 69,763 miles
- Test number
- 228410955413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,573 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 59,573 miles
- Test number
- 338983054120
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail59,558 miles (+10,709)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,558 miles
- Test number
- 208670054499
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,849 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2014
- Odometer
- 48,849 miles
- Test number
- 786102443108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,845 miles (+9,206)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,845 miles
- Test number
- 708982843175
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail39,639 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,639 miles
- Test number
- 817361952174
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass39,639 miles (+8,907)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 39,639 miles
- Test number
- 955171652140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,732 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 30,732 miles
- Test number
- 296553671415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,728 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,728 miles
- Test number
- 839773171132
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Questions about LB08 YLZ
- Does LB08 YLZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB08 YLZ expired on 8 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 YLZ?
- The MOT on LB08 YLZ expired on 8 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB08 YLZ done?
- LB08 YLZ was recorded at 121,861 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2023, an average of 7,631 miles a year.
- Has LB08 YLZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 YLZ has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB08 YLZ 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 YLZ find?
- LB08 YLZ passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2023 with 3 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear seat back jammed in upright position.
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