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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LB08 YSGMOT history

LB08 YSG is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2023 and it has passed 12 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2023
Mileage
112,117 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2023
MOT tests
23
12 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 YSG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB08 YSG was last recorded at 112,117 miles on 15 Aug 2023, 6,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,405 miles · 30 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
6,712 miles
Average per year
7,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 112,117 miles
  • 2022 – 105,405 miles
  • 2021 – 100,955 miles
  • 2020 – 100,854 miles
  • 2019 – 95,303 miles
  • 2018 – 86,704 miles
  • 2017 – 81,278 miles
  • 2016 – 67,808 miles
  • 2015 – 53,508 miles
  • 2014 – 42,201 miles
  • 2013 – 32,447 miles
  • 2012 – 25,260 miles
  • 2011 – 17,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail112,117 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail112,117 miles (+6,712)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,117 miles
    Test number
    722097402856
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass105,405 miles (+4,450)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    105,405 miles
    Test number
    642781535922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,955 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,955 miles
    Test number
    478244163164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail100,899 miles (+28)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,899 miles
    Test number
    863426454503
    • MajorEmissions not tested cant control throttle for fast idle test (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail100,871 miles (+17)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,871 miles
    Test number
    125258563393
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail100,854 miles (+5,551)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,854 miles
    Test number
    488553512719
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass95,303 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,303 miles
    Test number
    309037828534
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail95,302 miles (+8,598)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,302 miles
    Test number
    416539871617
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass86,704 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    86,704 miles
    Test number
    305760327344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail86,699 miles (+5,421)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,699 miles
    Test number
    805772424584
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass81,278 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    81,278 miles
    Test number
    907516285001
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Fail81,278 miles (+13,470)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,278 miles
    Test number
    815939955811
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass67,808 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    67,808 miles
    Test number
    255229603727
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail67,807 miles (+14,299)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,807 miles
    Test number
    393528121859
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end loose locking nut (2.2.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass53,508 miles (+11,307)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    53,508 miles
    Test number
    396106731929
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted

  16. Pass42,201 miles (+9,754)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    42,201 miles
    Test number
    987775644340
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOSF tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass32,447 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    32,447 miles
    Test number
    165641953378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail32,447 miles (+7,187)2 failures1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,447 miles
    Test number
    828100053380
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass25,260 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    25,260 miles
    Test number
    225092152396
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail25,260 miles (+7,279)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,260 miles
    Test number
    345222552390
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass17,981 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    17,981 miles
    Test number
    665688841325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail17,975 miles (+1,848)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,975 miles
    Test number
    779673541320
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass16,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    16,127 miles
    Test number
    438683001212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 YSG

Does LB08 YSG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 YSG expired on 30 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 YSG?
The MOT on LB08 YSG expired on 30 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 YSG done?
LB08 YSG was recorded at 112,117 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2023, an average of 7,956 miles a year.
Has LB08 YSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 YSG has failed 11 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 YSG 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 YSG find?
LB08 YSG failed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2023 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits, and 8 more.

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