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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 DWPMOT history

LD08 DWP is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 130,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LD08 DWP black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
130,308 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 DWP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 DWP was last recorded at 130,308 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,308 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,308 miles
  • 2024 – 125,108 miles
  • 2023 – 120,804 miles
  • 2022 – 114,773 miles
  • 2021 – 110,873 miles
  • 2020 – 97,522 miles
  • 2019 – 89,154 miles
  • 2017 – 82,639 miles
  • 2016 – 75,867 miles
  • 2015 – 67,889 miles
  • 2013 – 53,848 miles
  • 2012 – 47,706 miles
  • 2011 – 38,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,308 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHeadlamps beam image poorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box has slight leak + loosing outer skin (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass130,308 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    130,308 miles
    Test number
    850868220706
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps beam image poor
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box has slight leak + loosing outer skin (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail130,308 miles (+5,200)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,308 miles
    Test number
    801878770996
    • 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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps beam image poor
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box has slight leak + loosing outer skin (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass125,108 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    125,108 miles
    Test number
    748264430611
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail125,108 miles (+4,304)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,108 miles
    Test number
    967529300663
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass120,804 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    120,804 miles
    Test number
    316747422765
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail120,804 miles (+6,031)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,804 miles
    Test number
    274878326548
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass114,773 miles (+3,900)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    114,773 miles
    Test number
    436538859232
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass110,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,873 miles
    Test number
    574084481717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,873 miles (+3,001)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,873 miles
    Test number
    810785675452
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
  10. Pass107,872 miles (+10,350)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,872 miles
    Test number
    701365756464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,522 miles (+8,368)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,522 miles
    Test number
    152211970055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    89,154 miles
    Test number
    192433927970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,154 miles (+6,515)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,154 miles
    Test number
    506811100426
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  14. Pass82,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    82,639 miles
    Test number
    701099282819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,639 miles (+6,772)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,639 miles
    Test number
    495944337628
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  16. Pass75,867 miles (+7,978)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    75,867 miles
    Test number
    303045067259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    67,889 miles
    Test number
    676871540600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
  18. Fail67,889 miles (+14,041)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,889 miles
    Test number
    576713916003
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass53,848 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    53,848 miles
    Test number
    945837233383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,825 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    53,825 miles
    Test number
    427623433471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail53,825 miles (+6,119)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,825 miles
    Test number
    435813333434
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass47,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    47,706 miles
    Test number
    469433532386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,706 miles (+9,321)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,706 miles
    Test number
    749533032312
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  24. Pass38,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    38,385 miles
    Test number
    655637121376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 DWP

Does LD08 DWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 DWP is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 DWP?
The MOT on LD08 DWP is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 DWP done?
LD08 DWP was recorded at 130,308 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 6,550 miles a year.
Has LD08 DWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 DWP has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 DWP 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 DWP find?
LD08 DWP passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; headlamps beam image poor; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box has slight leak + loosing outer skin.

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