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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 CBYMOT history

LD08 CBY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 246,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2022.

LD08 CBY blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2023
Mileage
246,804 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
15,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 CBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 CBY was last recorded at 246,804 miles on 15 Dec 2022, 23,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,571 miles · 2 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
23,233 miles
Average per year
15,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 246,804 miles
  • 2021 – 223,571 miles
  • 2020 – 197,428 miles
  • 2019 – 188,090 miles
  • 2018 – 155,068 miles
  • 2017 – 145,030 miles
  • 2016 – 135,055 miles
  • 2015 – 132,615 miles
  • 2014 – 119,161 miles
  • 2013 – 101,509 miles
  • 2012 – 84,086 miles
  • 2011 – 61,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass246,804 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass246,804 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    246,804 miles
    Test number
    419540980833
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  2. Fail246,804 miles (+23,233)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,804 miles
    Test number
    151406579585
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass223,571 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    223,571 miles
    Test number
    100743348543
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail223,571 miles (+26,143)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,571 miles
    Test number
    836175839730
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass197,428 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    197,428 miles
    Test number
    155233892112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear backbox skin corroded

  6. Fail197,394 miles (+9,304)4 dangerous9 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,394 miles
    Test number
    591753370996
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBody component damaged and likely to cause injury front grill - sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure mounting broken (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure mounting broken (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin adrift and split

  7. Pass188,090 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    188,090 miles
    Test number
    308348972550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  8. Fail188,090 miles (+17,466)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,090 miles
    Test number
    992533397613
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  9. Pass170,624 miles (+15,556)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    170,624 miles
    Test number
    577922303549
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass155,068 miles (+689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    155,068 miles
    Test number
    676478756796
    • AdvisorySlight noise offside rear wheel bearing

  11. Fail154,379 miles (+9,349)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,379 miles
    Test number
    957890812391
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass145,030 miles (+9,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    145,030 miles
    Test number
    764875995730
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass135,055 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    135,055 miles
    Test number
    151692860439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail135,047 miles (+2,432)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,047 miles
    Test number
    752195382970
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  15. Pass132,615 miles (+13,454)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    132,615 miles
    Test number
    568322875057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass119,161 miles (+17,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    119,161 miles
    Test number
    589208034029
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass101,509 miles (+17,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    101,509 miles
    Test number
    319379043083
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass84,086 miles (+22,722)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,086 miles
    Test number
    929479632012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass61,364 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    61,364 miles
    Test number
    166922541482
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn and pitted
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

  20. Fail61,364 miles2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,364 miles
    Test number
    626651941066
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn and pitted
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Questions about LD08 CBY

Does LD08 CBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 CBY expired on 14 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 CBY?
The MOT on LD08 CBY expired on 14 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 CBY done?
LD08 CBY was recorded at 246,804 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2022, an average of 15,657 miles a year.
Has LD08 CBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 CBY has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LD08 CBY 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 CBY find?
LD08 CBY passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides, and 1 more.

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