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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc

LB08 ZTSMOT history

LB08 ZTS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 160,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
160,709 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 ZTS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 ZTS was last recorded at 160,709 miles on 11 May 2026, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,662 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
9,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,709 miles
  • 2025 – 160,662 miles
  • 2024 – 147,625 miles
  • 2023 – 119,988 miles
  • 2022 – 106,272 miles
  • 2020 – 104,691 miles
  • 2019 – 89,655 miles
  • 2018 – 76,633 miles
  • 2017 – 66,996 miles
  • 2016 – 58,431 miles
  • 2015 – 53,972 miles
  • 2014 – 46,254 miles
  • 2013 – 37,268 miles
  • 2012 – 29,672 miles
  • 2011 – 21,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,709 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn smooth on inner tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,709 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    160,709 miles
    Test number
    482299791924
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail160,709 miles (+47)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,709 miles
    Test number
    585042673888
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass160,662 miles (+13,037)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    160,662 miles
    Test number
    203408425200
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass147,625 miles (+27,637)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    147,625 miles
    Test number
    252194299634
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass119,988 miles (+13,716)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    119,988 miles
    Test number
    390146730791
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass106,272 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    106,272 miles
    Test number
    441772355121
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail106,241 miles (+1,550)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,241 miles
    Test number
    490030405645
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% max limit 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass104,691 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    104,691 miles
    Test number
    615302696536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn smooth on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail104,682 miles (+15,027)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,682 miles
    Test number
    170891879963
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel low effort on footbrake and handbrake (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn smooth on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass89,655 miles (+13,022)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    89,655 miles
    Test number
    647232877033
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear indicator fitted n/s/f inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tread very slight uneven wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front treads inner shoulder worn off
    • AdvisoryFirst 5 of 7 notches on handbrake is free travel

  11. Pass76,633 miles (+9,637)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,633 miles
    Test number
    184631976483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,996 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,996 miles
    Test number
    359386375926
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail66,996 miles (+8,565)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,996 miles
    Test number
    350279064640
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour dim (1.7.6)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass58,431 miles (+4,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,431 miles
    Test number
    536831787194
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass53,972 miles (+7,718)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    53,972 miles
    Test number
    877460165110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,254 miles (+8,986)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,254 miles
    Test number
    928748874188
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass37,268 miles (+7,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    37,268 miles
    Test number
    889612573199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass29,672 miles (+8,238)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    29,672 miles
    Test number
    487288472190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    21,434 miles
    Test number
    977475371147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 ZTS

Does LB08 ZTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 ZTS is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 ZTS?
The MOT on LB08 ZTS is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 ZTS done?
LB08 ZTS was recorded at 160,709 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 9,360 miles a year.
Has LB08 ZTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 ZTS has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 ZTS 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 ZTS find?
LB08 ZTS passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; general underbody corrosion; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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