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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc

LD08 AVEMOT history

LD08 AVE is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 165,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

LD08 AVE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
165,421 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 AVE
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
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 AVE was last recorded at 165,421 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,420 miles · 8 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,421 miles
  • 2025 – 160,046 miles
  • 2024 – 156,432 miles
  • 2023 – 150,913 miles
  • 2022 – 144,795 miles
  • 2021 – 138,791 miles
  • 2020 – 135,360 miles
  • 2019 – 128,179 miles
  • 2018 – 116,951 miles
  • 2017 – 106,157 miles
  • 2016 – 93,800 miles
  • 2015 – 74,714 miles
  • 2014 – 59,709 miles
  • 2013 – 50,418 miles
  • 2012 – 39,470 miles
  • 2011 – 32,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,421 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass165,421 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    165,421 miles
    Test number
    226525696771
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail165,420 miles (+5,374)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,420 miles
    Test number
    343349469227
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central exhaust sleeve blowing. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass160,046 miles (+3,614)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    160,046 miles
    Test number
    581937475418
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front track rod end dust covers deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust section corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs slightly lipped/worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass156,432 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    156,432 miles
    Test number
    515948737513
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail156,346 miles (+5,433)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,346 miles
    Test number
    409164546207
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass150,913 miles (+6,118)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    150,913 miles
    Test number
    242443750122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass144,795 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    144,795 miles
    Test number
    331535969622
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn to 2.5 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn to 2 mm and has a deep cut in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system is corroded.

  8. Fail144,795 miles (+6,004)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,795 miles
    Test number
    460494208182
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn to 2.5 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn to 2 mm and has a deep cut in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system is corroded.

  9. Pass138,791 miles (+3,431)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    138,791 miles
    Test number
    309319055816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,360 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    135,360 miles
    Test number
    829657138427
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn on the inner edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is perished.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer is corroded.

  11. Fail135,360 miles (+7,181)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,360 miles
    Test number
    488812585643
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn on the inner edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is perished.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer is corroded.

  12. Pass128,179 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,179 miles
    Test number
    237304744350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail128,179 miles (+11,228)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,179 miles
    Test number
    923356282228
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass116,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,951 miles
    Test number
    413057031725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail116,951 miles (+10,794)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,951 miles
    Test number
    385257106304
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  16. Pass106,157 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    106,157 miles
    Test number
    789300700132
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

  17. Fail106,157 miles (+12,357)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,157 miles
    Test number
    806702203376
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 165/70/14 non fix
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn LOW inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn LOW inner edge

  18. Pass93,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,800 miles
    Test number
    487355492658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,800 miles (+19,086)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,800 miles
    Test number
    641561009293
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass74,714 miles (+15,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    74,714 miles
    Test number
    288248825036
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass59,709 miles (+9,291)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    59,709 miles
    Test number
    815974834069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,418 miles (+10,948)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,418 miles
    Test number
    139636863465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,470 miles (+6,629)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,470 miles
    Test number
    585326262030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,841 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,841 miles
    Test number
    447174951095
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass32,841 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,841 miles
    Test number
    957274351014
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LD08 AVE

Does LD08 AVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 AVE is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 AVE?
The MOT on LD08 AVE is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 AVE done?
LD08 AVE was recorded at 165,421 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 8,666 miles a year.
Has LD08 AVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 AVE has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 AVE 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 LD08 AVE find?
LD08 AVE passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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