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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LB08 ZVGMOT history

LB08 ZVG is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 181,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
181,146 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
10,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 ZVG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 ZVG was last recorded at 181,146 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,146 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,146 miles
  • 2024 – 172,585 miles
  • 2023 – 166,044 miles
  • 2022 – 160,481 miles
  • 2021 – 153,248 miles
  • 2020 – 146,074 miles
  • 2019 – 138,503 miles
  • 2018 – 130,795 miles
  • 2017 – 123,532 miles
  • 2016 – 107,645 miles
  • 2015 – 92,932 miles
  • 2014 – 76,751 miles
  • 2013 – 62,355 miles
  • 2012 – 40,739 miles
  • 2011 – 20,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,146 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass181,146 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    181,146 miles
    Test number
    814023529433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail181,146 miles (+8,561)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,146 miles
    Test number
    846573203350
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass172,585 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    172,585 miles
    Test number
    860271296690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail172,571 miles (+6,527)1 dangerous11 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,571 miles
    Test number
    784505221400
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged Parking brake cable outer broken (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass166,044 miles (+5,563)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    166,044 miles
    Test number
    654830516774
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryHand brake cables deteriorated but still functional

  6. Pass160,481 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    160,481 miles
    Test number
    865659666979
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail160,481 miles (+7,233)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,481 miles
    Test number
    618613744880
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested leak from n/s/r (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass153,248 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    153,248 miles
    Test number
    268012588653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail153,244 miles (+7,170)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,244 miles
    Test number
    586218087432
    • DangerousExhaust silencer likely to become detached outer skin likely to peel off (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass146,074 miles (+226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    146,074 miles
    Test number
    834919010328
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail145,848 miles (+7,345)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,848 miles
    Test number
    951833155189
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass138,503 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,503 miles
    Test number
    982846049037
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary retaining device defective

  13. Fail138,491 miles (+7,696)2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,491 miles
    Test number
    217920175660
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary retaining device defective

  14. Pass130,795 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    130,795 miles
    Test number
    387552041289
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  15. Fail130,795 miles (+7,263)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,795 miles
    Test number
    784570737691
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass123,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    123,532 miles
    Test number
    342127574740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail123,532 miles (+15,887)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,532 miles
    Test number
    445663569635
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass107,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    107,645 miles
    Test number
    983708096512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail107,644 miles (+14,712)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,644 miles
    Test number
    459409459209
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass92,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,932 miles
    Test number
    659250663992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail92,932 miles (+16,181)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,932 miles
    Test number
    154789573373
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass76,751 miles (+14,396)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    76,751 miles
    Test number
    328137774248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,355 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    62,355 miles
    Test number
    128312183247
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Fail62,355 miles (+21,616)2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,355 miles
    Test number
    377382083401
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass40,739 miles (+19,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,739 miles
    Test number
    997563782299
    • 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)

  26. Pass20,902 miles (+2,458)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    20,902 miles
    Test number
    466224181273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    18,444 miles
    Test number
    669045721002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 ZVG

Does LB08 ZVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 ZVG is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 ZVG?
The MOT on LB08 ZVG is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 ZVG done?
LB08 ZVG was recorded at 181,146 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 10,946 miles a year.
Has LB08 ZVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 ZVG has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 ZVG 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 ZVG find?
LB08 ZVG passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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