Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc
V8 LYBMOT history
V8 LYB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Mar 2010. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 78,387 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 78,387 mi
- At MOT on 24 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 12 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 4,944 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 LYB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 2 Mar 2010
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 LYB was last recorded at 78,387 miles on 24 Feb 2025, 2,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 75,603 miles · 11 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,784 miles
- Average per year
- 4,944 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 78,387 miles
- 2024 – 75,603 miles
- 2023 – 73,024 miles
- 2022 – 70,190 miles
- 2021 – 67,642 miles
- 2020 – 63,813 miles
- 2018 – 55,334 miles
- 2017 – 43,073 miles
- 2016 – 34,458 miles
- 2015 – 29,247 miles
- 2014 – 24,466 miles
- 2013 – 19,236 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,387 miles
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs starting to rust/ wear on inner surfacesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers dust covers slightly looseRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe slight leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside front suspension coil spring starting to rustRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perishRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside front wheel- inner rim slightly distortedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside of steering rack slight play
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.
Rear number plate starting to discolour
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
13 tests since 9 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,387 miles (+2,784)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 78,387 miles
- Test number
- 523301661483
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs starting to rust/ wear on inner surfaces
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers dust covers slightly loose
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe slight leak
- AdvisoryNearside front suspension coil spring starting to rust
- AdvisoryOffside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish
- AdvisoryOffside front wheel- inner rim slightly distorted
- AdvisoryOffside of steering rack slight play
Pass75,603 miles (+2,579)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 75,603 miles
- Test number
- 379251912511
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs starting to rust/ wear on inner surfaces
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers dust covers slightly loose
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe slight leak
- AdvisoryNearside front suspension coil spring starting to rust
- AdvisoryOffside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish
- AdvisoryOffside front wheel- inner rim slightly distorted
- AdvisoryRear reverse lamps not working
Pass73,024 miles (+2,834)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 73,024 miles
- Test number
- 902146194662
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers dust covers slightly loose
- AdvisoryNearside front suspension coil spring starting to rust
- AdvisoryOffside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish
- AdvisoryOffside front wheel- inner rim slight damage/ slightly distorted
Pass70,190 miles (+2,548)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 70,190 miles
- Test number
- 112178317058
- AdvisoryNearside front suspension coil spring starting to rust
- AdvisoryNearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear
- AdvisoryOffside front wheel inner rim slight damage/ small dent
- AdvisoryRear number plate starting to discolour
Pass67,642 miles (+3,829)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 67,642 miles
- Test number
- 599037666816
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,813 miles (+8,479)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 63,813 miles
- Test number
- 127466194020
- AdvisoryBoth front wheels inner rims slight damage
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear
- AdvisoryRear number plate starting to discolour
Pass55,334 miles (+12,261)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 55,334 miles
- Test number
- 528238250883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,073 miles (+9)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 43,073 miles
- Test number
- 801245497745
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail43,064 miles (+8,606)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,064 miles
- Test number
- 994495323875
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass34,458 miles (+5,211)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 34,458 miles
- Test number
- 834723575345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,247 miles (+4,781)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 29,247 miles
- Test number
- 645812845074
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Pass24,466 miles (+5,230)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 24,466 miles
- Test number
- 685526364001
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass19,236 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 19,236 miles
- Test number
- 486808063003
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about V8 LYB
- Does V8 LYB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V8 LYB expired on 16 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V8 LYB?
- The MOT on V8 LYB expired on 16 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V8 LYB done?
- V8 LYB was recorded at 78,387 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2025, an average of 4,944 miles a year.
- Has V8 LYB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 LYB has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2017.
- Has the mileage on V8 LYB 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 V8 LYB find?
- V8 LYB passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2025 with 7 advisories: both front brake discs starting to rust/ wear on inner surfaces; both rear shock absorbers dust covers slightly loose; front exhaust flexi pipe slight leak, and 4 more.
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