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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB08 YROMOT history

LB08 YRO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 125,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
125,101 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 YRO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 YRO was last recorded at 125,101 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 2,619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,482 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,619 miles
Average per year
6,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,101 miles
  • 2025 – 122,482 miles
  • 2024 – 118,910 miles
  • 2023 – 117,221 miles
  • 2022 – 111,724 miles
  • 2021 – 105,420 miles
  • 2020 – 99,711 miles
  • 2019 – 92,863 miles
  • 2018 – 87,711 miles
  • 2017 – 83,458 miles
  • 2016 – 79,009 miles
  • 2015 – 73,294 miles
  • 2014 – 61,081 miles
  • 2013 – 48,307 miles
  • 2012 – 38,735 miles
  • 2011 – 29,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,101 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake low
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass125,101 miles (+2,619)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    125,101 miles
    Test number
    679556551498
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake low
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass122,482 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    122,482 miles
    Test number
    628860635398
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake operates but effort weak and lagging

  3. Fail122,467 miles (+3,557)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,467 miles
    Test number
    902294854122
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass118,910 miles (+1,689)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    118,910 miles
    Test number
    725103466844
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer pipe split
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass117,221 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,221 miles
    Test number
    689900143509
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail117,221 miles (+5,497)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,221 miles
    Test number
    574589537155
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass111,724 miles (+450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    111,724 miles
    Test number
    582100070508
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail111,274 miles (+5,854)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,274 miles
    Test number
    767319201255
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass105,420 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    105,420 miles
    Test number
    667469755526
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail105,418 miles (+5,707)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,418 miles
    Test number
    229947587182
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass99,711 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    99,711 miles
    Test number
    677440084921
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail99,710 miles (+6,847)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,710 miles
    Test number
    891170443423
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass92,863 miles (+5,152)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    92,863 miles
    Test number
    624454615841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass87,711 miles (+202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,711 miles
    Test number
    538836503856
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  15. Fail87,509 miles (+4,051)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,509 miles
    Test number
    675289720059
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine sump VERY corroded but not leaking
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  16. Pass83,458 miles (+4,449)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,458 miles
    Test number
    861268490017
    • AdvisoryEngine sump noted to be corroded.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam noted to be slightly corroded in area of mounts.

  17. Pass79,009 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,009 miles
    Test number
    198112665867
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  18. Fail78,986 miles (+5,692)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,986 miles
    Test number
    178240948685
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  19. Pass73,294 miles (+12,213)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,294 miles
    Test number
    466606805182
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass61,081 miles (+12,774)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,081 miles
    Test number
    937724184016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAge cracks in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass48,307 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,307 miles
    Test number
    189073593465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail48,301 miles (+9,566)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,301 miles
    Test number
    195043293422
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass38,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,735 miles
    Test number
    276693202193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,735 miles (+9,293)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,735 miles
    Test number
    326943102178
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass29,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,442 miles
    Test number
    909319831137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 YRO

Does LB08 YRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 YRO is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 YRO?
The MOT on LB08 YRO is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 YRO done?
LB08 YRO was recorded at 125,101 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 6,413 miles a year.
Has LB08 YRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 YRO has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 YRO 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 YRO find?
LB08 YRO passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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