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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2014 · 999 cc

LD08 DOWMOT history

LD08 DOW is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 55,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

LD08 DOW white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
55,631 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 DOW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
22 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 DOW was last recorded at 55,631 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,593 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
4,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,631 miles
  • 2024 – 54,727 miles
  • 2023 – 50,972 miles
  • 2022 – 48,094 miles
  • 2021 – 44,693 miles
  • 2020 – 41,062 miles
  • 2019 – 38,553 miles
  • 2018 – 27,131 miles
  • 2017 – 22,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,631 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi/cat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, rearmost bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively grooved

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, 185/60/15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,631 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    55,631 miles
    Test number
    821642305216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail55,593 miles (+866)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,593 miles
    Test number
    123292587371
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Items hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront discs scored
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass54,727 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    54,727 miles
    Test number
    907355336072
    • MinorRear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi/cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively grooved (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail54,727 miles (+1,343)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,727 miles
    Test number
    165409210875
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster inop (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi/cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively grooved (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass53,384 miles (+2,412)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    53,384 miles
    Test number
    513328678535
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass50,972 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    50,972 miles
    Test number
    686682512680
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail50,972 miles (+2,878)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,972 miles
    Test number
    582123341924
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass48,094 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    48,094 miles
    Test number
    988141210831
    • MinorRear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail48,094 miles (+3,401)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,094 miles
    Test number
    344116265826
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass44,693 miles (+3,631)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    44,693 miles
    Test number
    392539004991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,062 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,062 miles
    Test number
    978814544615
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail41,062 miles (+2,509)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,062 miles
    Test number
    361690390030
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass38,553 miles (+11,422)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    38,553 miles
    Test number
    582895202494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,131 miles (+4,932)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    27,131 miles
    Test number
    881592836644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,199 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    22,199 miles
    Test number
    355634335199
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Questions about LD08 DOW

Does LD08 DOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 DOW is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 DOW?
The MOT on LD08 DOW is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 DOW done?
LD08 DOW was recorded at 55,631 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 4,116 miles a year.
Has LD08 DOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 DOW has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 DOW 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 DOW find?
LD08 DOW passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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