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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB08 ZTUMOT history

LB08 ZTU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 100,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
100,050 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 ZTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 ZTU was last recorded at 100,050 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 7,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,231 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,819 miles
Average per year
4,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,050 miles
  • 2025 – 92,231 miles
  • 2024 – 86,511 miles
  • 2023 – 79,750 miles
  • 2022 – 73,294 miles
  • 2021 – 65,842 miles
  • 2020 – 60,608 miles
  • 2019 – 53,810 miles
  • 2018 – 47,707 miles
  • 2017 – 41,545 miles
  • 2016 – 34,850 miles
  • 2015 – 32,706 miles
  • 2014 – 31,684 miles
  • 2013 – 30,180 miles
  • 2012 – 28,279 miles
  • 2011 – 27,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,050 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear back box corroded

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,050 miles (+7,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    100,050 miles
    Test number
    365976839073
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear back box corroded

  2. Pass92,231 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    92,231 miles
    Test number
    102704952080
    • AdvisoryCentral Front hand brake lever travel is high- check/adjustment maybe required
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  3. Fail92,229 miles (+116)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,229 miles
    Test number
    589469869437
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front hand brake lever travel is high- check/adjustment maybe required
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  4. Fail92,113 miles (+5,602)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,113 miles
    Test number
    430770075955
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust casing heavily corroded

  5. Pass86,511 miles (+6,761)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    86,511 miles
    Test number
    240883217078
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass79,750 miles (+6,456)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    79,750 miles
    Test number
    716415485115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,294 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    73,294 miles
    Test number
    527682065948
    • 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))

  8. Fail73,294 miles (+7,452)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,294 miles
    Test number
    339009021122
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (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))

  9. Pass65,842 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    65,842 miles
    Test number
    340506342210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail65,840 miles (+5,232)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,840 miles
    Test number
    951529268689
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass60,608 miles (+6,798)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    60,608 miles
    Test number
    132775801570
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass53,810 miles (+6,103)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    53,810 miles
    Test number
    233971115314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,707 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    47,707 miles
    Test number
    535022534698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer tyre sidewall perished

  14. Fail47,707 miles (+6,162)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,707 miles
    Test number
    697595448267
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer tyre sidewall perished

  15. Pass41,545 miles (+6,695)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    41,545 miles
    Test number
    578499324168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,850 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,850 miles
    Test number
    979260455573
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail34,845 miles (+2,139)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,845 miles
    Test number
    432059511640
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass32,706 miles (+1,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    32,706 miles
    Test number
    759286255166
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass31,684 miles (+1,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    31,684 miles
    Test number
    445967964163
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass30,180 miles (+1,901)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,180 miles
    Test number
    285848453445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,279 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,279 miles
    Test number
    535273372140
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass28,279 miles (+1,244)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,279 miles
    Test number
    745243072189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,035 miles
    Test number
    329958451158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 ZTU

Does LB08 ZTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 ZTU is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 ZTU?
The MOT on LB08 ZTU is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 ZTU done?
LB08 ZTU was recorded at 100,050 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 4,964 miles a year.
Has LB08 ZTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 ZTU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 ZTU 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 ZTU find?
LB08 ZTU passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face; rear back box corroded.

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