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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LB08 YMEMOT history

LB08 YME is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 67,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
67,090 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 YME
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
28 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 YME was last recorded at 67,090 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,087 miles · 2 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,090 miles
  • 2025 – 64,569 miles
  • 2024 – 59,881 miles
  • 2023 – 54,445 miles
  • 2022 – 50,970 miles
  • 2021 – 48,683 miles
  • 2020 – 47,569 miles
  • 2019 – 45,336 miles
  • 2018 – 41,001 miles
  • 2017 – 39,047 miles
  • 2016 – 37,378 miles
  • 2015 – 35,228 miles
  • 2014 – 29,748 miles
  • 2013 – 23,753 miles
  • 2012 – 19,855 miles
  • 2011 – 7,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,090 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear exhaust box in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Wipers poor clearing effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass67,090 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    67,090 miles
    Test number
    460237868138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail67,087 miles (+2,518)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,087 miles
    Test number
    927443869873
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass64,569 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    64,569 miles
    Test number
    695532508612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail64,566 miles (+4,685)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,566 miles
    Test number
    792701612012
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass59,881 miles (+5,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    59,881 miles
    Test number
    867295442430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition
  6. Pass54,445 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    54,445 miles
    Test number
    166539381606
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box in poor condition
    • AdvisoryWipers poor clearing effect
  7. Fail54,445 miles (+3,475)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,445 miles
    Test number
    436539348852
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box in poor condition
    • AdvisoryWipers poor clearing effect
  8. Pass50,970 miles (+2,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    50,970 miles
    Test number
    302430518631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer casing corroded peeling
  9. Pass48,683 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    48,683 miles
    Test number
    233691195656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,569 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    47,569 miles
    Test number
    473614207226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,566 miles (+2,230)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,566 miles
    Test number
    310228717063
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  12. Pass45,336 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,336 miles
    Test number
    143194351658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,333 miles (+4,332)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,333 miles
    Test number
    494635010879
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass41,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    41,001 miles
    Test number
    567367046244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,001 miles (+1,954)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,001 miles
    Test number
    734996991812
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  16. Pass39,047 miles (+1,669)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    39,047 miles
    Test number
    953152950285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,378 miles (+2,150)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    37,378 miles
    Test number
    747995412563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,228 miles (+5,480)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,228 miles
    Test number
    788701485150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,748 miles (+5,995)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    29,748 miles
    Test number
    666261974120
    • NoteFront lower arm rear bushes starting to perish
    • NoteAll wiper blades worn
  20. Pass23,753 miles (+3,898)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    23,753 miles
    Test number
    195851193118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,855 miles (+11,967)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    19,855 miles
    Test number
    265784652485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    7,888 miles
    Test number
    847072071194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 YME

Does LB08 YME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 YME is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 YME?
The MOT on LB08 YME is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 YME done?
LB08 YME was recorded at 67,090 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 3,873 miles a year.
Has LB08 YME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 YME has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 YME 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 YME find?
LB08 YME passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 10 years old.

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