Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc

LB58 AFUMOT history

LB58 AFU is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 168,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
168,036 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,176 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LB58 AFU in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LB58 AFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB58 AFU was last recorded at 168,036 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 9,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Mar 2020: 124,971 miles, lower than 127,742 miles on 15 Apr 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
158,809 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,227 miles
Average per year
7,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,036 miles
  • 2024 – 158,809 miles
  • 2023 – 152,002 miles
  • 2022 – 138,079 miles
  • 2021 – 130,664 miles
  • 2020 – 124,971 miles
  • 2019 – 127,742 miles
  • 2018 – 117,027 miles
  • 2017 – 112,299 miles
  • 2016 – 105,430 miles
  • 2015 – 98,013 miles
  • 2014 – 87,618 miles
  • 2013 – 87,167 miles
  • 2012 – 86,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,036 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,036 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    168,036 miles
    Test number
    620155692343
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail168,036 miles (+9,227)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,036 miles
    Test number
    459040787901
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass158,809 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    158,809 miles
    Test number
    957602284005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail158,808 miles (+6,806)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,808 miles
    Test number
    999558252196
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass152,002 miles (+13,923)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    152,002 miles
    Test number
    598984665644
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  6. Pass138,079 miles (+7,415)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    138,079 miles
    Test number
    538223985700
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass130,664 miles (+5,693)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    130,664 miles
    Test number
    652651409150
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass124,971 miles (-2,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    124,971 miles
    Test number
    614754214167
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened x2 osf / nsf (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever sitting high

  9. Pass127,742 miles (+7,012)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    127,742 miles
    Test number
    746862722211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail120,730 miles (+3,703)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,730 miles
    Test number
    241469811187
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass117,027 miles (+4,728)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    117,027 miles
    Test number
    158905610447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    112,299 miles
    Test number
    584729851391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,299 miles (+6,869)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,299 miles
    Test number
    544729850990
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass105,430 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    105,430 miles
    Test number
    434343047589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

  15. Fail105,427 miles (+7,414)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,427 miles
    Test number
    265621172518
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

  16. Pass98,013 miles (+10,395)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    98,013 miles
    Test number
    186810345046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,618 miles (+451)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    87,618 miles
    Test number
    117654234474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  18. Pass87,167 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    87,167 miles
    Test number
    556854873250
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail87,167 miles (+6)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,167 miles
    Test number
    558074973275
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail87,161 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,161 miles
    Test number
    715567563223
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass87,161 miles (+593)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    87,161 miles
    Test number
    905587763208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass86,568 miles (+18,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    86,568 miles
    Test number
    477559102237
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  23. Pass67,957 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,957 miles
    Test number
    837031412018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LB58 AFU

Does LB58 AFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB58 AFU is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB58 AFU?
The MOT on LB58 AFU is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB58 AFU done?
LB58 AFU was recorded at 168,036 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 7,176 miles a year.
Has LB58 AFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB58 AFU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB58 AFU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB58 AFU find?
LB58 AFU passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

Related registrations

Browse all LB58A registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.