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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc

LD08 DLXMOT history

LD08 DLX is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 133,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2025.

LD08 DLX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2026
Mileage
133,403 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 DLX
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
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 DLX was last recorded at 133,403 miles on 15 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,403 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,403 miles
  • 2024 – 131,031 miles
  • 2023 – 120,389 miles
  • 2022 – 110,381 miles
  • 2021 – 103,651 miles
  • 2020 – 98,313 miles
  • 2019 – 89,899 miles
  • 2018 – 81,038 miles
  • 2017 – 73,779 miles
  • 2016 – 66,348 miles
  • 2015 – 58,967 miles
  • 2014 – 50,291 miles
  • 2013 – 41,144 miles
  • 2012 – 32,654 miles
  • 2011 – 23,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,403 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,403 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    133,403 miles
    Test number
    313947984994
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail133,403 miles (+2,372)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,403 miles
    Test number
    546254091642
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass131,031 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    131,031 miles
    Test number
    203101393327
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres stretched to fit rims
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator illuminated on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension lowered far beyond factory standard

  4. Fail131,031 miles (+10,642)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,031 miles
    Test number
    356891001072
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres stretched to fit rims
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator illuminated on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension lowered far beyond factory standard

  5. Pass120,389 miles (+10,008)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    120,389 miles
    Test number
    299101971117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,381 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    110,381 miles
    Test number
    111740436397
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  7. Fail110,377 miles (+6,726)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,377 miles
    Test number
    564770130094
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  8. Pass103,651 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,651 miles
    Test number
    332090899034
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail103,649 miles (+5,336)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,649 miles
    Test number
    987130950992
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass98,313 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    98,313 miles
    Test number
    189230322077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail98,311 miles (+8,412)1 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,311 miles
    Test number
    475811757685
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass89,899 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,899 miles
    Test number
    676979893002
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail89,898 miles (+8,860)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,898 miles
    Test number
    331812037507
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass81,038 miles (+7,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,038 miles
    Test number
    930823103027
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

  15. Pass73,779 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,779 miles
    Test number
    396568135123
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on exhaust

  16. Fail73,779 miles (+7,431)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,779 miles
    Test number
    223606091223
    • Repaired at testOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on exhaust

  17. Pass66,348 miles (+7,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,348 miles
    Test number
    987833684666
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low

  18. Pass58,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,967 miles
    Test number
    438389165083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,967 miles (+8,676)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,967 miles
    Test number
    466849965089
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront pads wearing low

  20. Pass50,291 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,291 miles
    Test number
    379360394031
    • NoteFront reg plate slightly cracked

  21. Fail50,288 miles (+9,144)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,288 miles
    Test number
    265000194050
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront reg plate slightly cracked

  22. Pass41,144 miles (+8,490)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,144 miles
    Test number
    127283873069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,654 miles (+9,545)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,654 miles
    Test number
    756462382092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,109 miles
    Test number
    697417781095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail23,109 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,109 miles
    Test number
    785637981046
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Questions about LD08 DLX

Does LD08 DLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 DLX expired on 14 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 DLX?
The MOT on LD08 DLX expired on 14 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 DLX done?
LD08 DLX was recorded at 133,403 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2025, an average of 7,850 miles a year.
Has LD08 DLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 DLX has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 DLX 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 DLX find?
LD08 DLX passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: engine mounting damaged but not to excess; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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