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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,400 cc

LB08 YRVMOT history

LB08 YRV is a red diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 134,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
134,217 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 YRV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 YRV was last recorded at 134,217 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 5,660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,557 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,660 miles
Average per year
6,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,217 miles
  • 2025 – 128,557 miles
  • 2024 – 124,023 miles
  • 2023 – 119,341 miles
  • 2022 – 114,417 miles
  • 2021 – 108,729 miles
  • 2020 – 104,721 miles
  • 2019 – 96,656 miles
  • 2018 – 88,474 miles
  • 2017 – 80,794 miles
  • 2016 – 72,100 miles
  • 2015 – 62,789 miles
  • 2014 – 53,450 miles
  • 2013 – 45,112 miles
  • 2012 – 37,690 miles
  • 2011 – 28,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,217 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,217 miles (+5,660)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    134,217 miles
    Test number
    604464684547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,557 miles (+4,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    128,557 miles
    Test number
    537015881318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,023 miles (+4,682)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    124,023 miles
    Test number
    369571029787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,341 miles (+4,924)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    119,341 miles
    Test number
    703669869529
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass114,417 miles (+5,688)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    114,417 miles
    Test number
    234475596029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,729 miles (+4,008)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    108,729 miles
    Test number
    486550911410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,721 miles
    Test number
    732090384835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,721 miles (+8,065)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,721 miles
    Test number
    645348687609
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass96,656 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,656 miles
    Test number
    710054108453
    • 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))

  10. Fail96,656 miles (+8,182)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,656 miles
    Test number
    781094034196
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))

  11. Pass88,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,474 miles
    Test number
    469699745317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,474 miles (+7,680)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,474 miles
    Test number
    682937378577
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass80,794 miles (+8,694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    80,794 miles
    Test number
    263075612374
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass72,100 miles (+9,311)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,100 miles
    Test number
    690013654987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,789 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,789 miles
    Test number
    565934065159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,496 miles (+9,046)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,496 miles
    Test number
    636395355153
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass53,450 miles (+8,338)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,450 miles
    Test number
    938997374197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass45,112 miles (+7,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,112 miles
    Test number
    968905183111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass37,690 miles (+906)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,690 miles
    Test number
    696509292167
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise off side wiper blade
    • NoteAdvise travel on handbrake

  20. Fail36,784 miles (+8,229)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,784 miles
    Test number
    847538182152
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise off side wiper blade
    • NoteAdvise travel on handbrake

  21. Pass28,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    28,555 miles
    Test number
    359641281148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 YRV

Does LB08 YRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 YRV is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 YRV?
The MOT on LB08 YRV is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 YRV done?
LB08 YRV was recorded at 134,217 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 6,999 miles a year.
Has LB08 YRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 YRV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LB08 YRV 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 YRV find?
LB08 YRV passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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