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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LD08 DWKMOT history

LD08 DWK is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 137,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

LD08 DWK red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
137,154 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 DWK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 DWK was last recorded at 137,154 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 1,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,669 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,485 miles
Average per year
6,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,154 miles
  • 2025 – 135,669 miles
  • 2024 – 130,191 miles
  • 2023 – 124,808 miles
  • 2022 – 119,053 miles
  • 2021 – 112,025 miles
  • 2020 – 105,459 miles
  • 2019 – 98,878 miles
  • 2018 – 94,785 miles
  • 2017 – 90,075 miles
  • 2016 – 82,785 miles
  • 2015 – 74,118 miles
  • 2014 – 65,171 miles
  • 2013 – 52,970 miles
  • 2012 – 45,628 miles
  • 2011 – 29,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,154 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front slight leak from exhaust

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,154 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    137,154 miles
    Test number
    855399916601
    • AdvisoryCentral Front slight leak from exhaust

  2. Fail137,154 miles (+1,485)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,154 miles
    Test number
    774673265250
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front slight leak from exhaust

  3. Pass135,669 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    135,669 miles
    Test number
    448568295973
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail135,669 miles (+5,478)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,669 miles
    Test number
    551104548784
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass130,191 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    130,191 miles
    Test number
    298580562780
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail130,191 miles (+5,383)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,191 miles
    Test number
    833307100311
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass124,808 miles (+5,755)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    124,808 miles
    Test number
    855512735294
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass119,053 miles (+61)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    119,053 miles
    Test number
    201266472370
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer pipe slight leak

  9. Fail118,992 miles (+6,967)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,992 miles
    Test number
    104572657913
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure cover insecure and sharp edges (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer pipe slight leak

  10. Pass112,025 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,025 miles
    Test number
    468212478033
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer pipe split but still providing washer fluid
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail112,025 miles (+6,566)3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,025 miles
    Test number
    130588816468
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer pipe split but still providing washer fluid
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass105,459 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,459 miles
    Test number
    496456023058
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear quarter panel damaged, not to the point of sharp edges
    • AdvisoryRear Backbox outer skin corroded

  13. Fail105,459 miles (+6,581)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,459 miles
    Test number
    614936286089
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear quarter panel damaged, not to the point of sharp edges
    • AdvisoryRear Backbox outer skin corroded

  14. Pass98,878 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,878 miles
    Test number
    483489866246
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail98,878 miles (+4,093)1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,878 miles
    Test number
    517604263754
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass94,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    94,785 miles
    Test number
    697723870717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail94,785 miles (+4,710)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,785 miles
    Test number
    760773012795
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi section (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  18. Pass90,075 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,075 miles
    Test number
    919644501113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi joint deteriorated

  19. Fail90,075 miles (+7,290)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,075 miles
    Test number
    753188323929
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi joint deteriorated

  20. Pass82,785 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    82,785 miles
    Test number
    142464255148
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail82,785 miles (+8,667)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,785 miles
    Test number
    690441861083
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass74,118 miles (+8,947)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,118 miles
    Test number
    365480195018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,171 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,171 miles
    Test number
    675770684008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail65,171 miles (+12,201)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,171 miles
    Test number
    877980284016
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass52,970 miles (+7,342)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,970 miles
    Test number
    365736383035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,628 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,628 miles
    Test number
    697001992009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail45,605 miles (+16,464)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,605 miles
    Test number
    735019082027
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  28. Pass29,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,141 miles
    Test number
    778931961016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Questions about LD08 DWK

Does LD08 DWK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 DWK is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 DWK?
The MOT on LD08 DWK is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 DWK done?
LD08 DWK was recorded at 137,154 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 6,983 miles a year.
Has LD08 DWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 DWK has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 DWK 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 DWK find?
LD08 DWK passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: central front slight leak from exhaust.

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