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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB08 ZVKMOT history

LB08 ZVK is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 60,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
60,662 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 ZVK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 ZVK was last recorded at 60,662 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,984 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
678 miles
Average per year
2,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,662 miles
  • 2025 – 59,984 miles
  • 2024 – 58,893 miles
  • 2023 – 57,976 miles
  • 2022 – 56,810 miles
  • 2021 – 55,588 miles
  • 2019 – 54,229 miles
  • 2018 – 52,448 miles
  • 2017 – 50,707 miles
  • 2016 – 49,215 miles
  • 2015 – 47,570 miles
  • 2014 – 45,008 miles
  • 2013 – 39,007 miles
  • 2012 – 32,772 miles
  • 2011 – 28,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,662 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,662 miles (+678)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    60,662 miles
    Test number
    294247830214
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass59,984 miles (+1,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    59,984 miles
    Test number
    148915411554
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass58,893 miles (+917)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    58,893 miles
    Test number
    718353546145
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass57,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    57,976 miles
    Test number
    217485341012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail57,976 miles (+1,166)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,976 miles
    Test number
    489177069133
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass56,810 miles (+1,222)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    56,810 miles
    Test number
    732150010614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    55,588 miles
    Test number
    112028035583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail55,588 miles (+1,359)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,588 miles
    Test number
    218818125017
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass54,229 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,229 miles
    Test number
    931452533850
    • 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. Fail54,151 miles (+1,703)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,151 miles
    Test number
    428843089945
    • MajorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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. Pass52,448 miles (+1,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,448 miles
    Test number
    525601958151
    • 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))

  12. Pass50,707 miles (+1,492)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    50,707 miles
    Test number
    703346338702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,215 miles (+1,645)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,215 miles
    Test number
    677994378587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,570 miles
    Test number
    315462499296
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  15. Fail47,569 miles (+2,561)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,569 miles
    Test number
    139595788489
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  16. Pass45,008 miles (+6,001)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,008 miles
    Test number
    946346564201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,007 miles (+6,235)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,007 miles
    Test number
    347369143453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,772 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,772 miles
    Test number
    987841252211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear brake imbalance,noted during roller brake test

  19. Fail32,772 miles (+4,545)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,772 miles
    Test number
    265851052213
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear brake imbalance,noted during roller brake test

  20. Pass28,227 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,227 miles
    Test number
    475775261248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    26,994 miles
    Test number
    848775891199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 ZVK

Does LB08 ZVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 ZVK is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 ZVK?
The MOT on LB08 ZVK is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 ZVK done?
LB08 ZVK was recorded at 60,662 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 2,298 miles a year.
Has LB08 ZVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 ZVK has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 ZVK 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 ZVK find?
LB08 ZVK passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides; oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides.

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