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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc

LD08 DWVMOT history

LD08 DWV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 98,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

LD08 DWV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
98,283 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 DWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 DWV was last recorded at 98,283 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,283 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,283 miles
  • 2024 – 93,872 miles
  • 2023 – 90,864 miles
  • 2022 – 89,006 miles
  • 2021 – 81,289 miles
  • 2020 – 74,488 miles
  • 2019 – 67,486 miles
  • 2018 – 62,046 miles
  • 2017 – 54,668 miles
  • 2016 – 50,764 miles
  • 2015 – 48,723 miles
  • 2014 – 41,696 miles
  • 2013 – 33,289 miles
  • 2012 – 26,819 miles
  • 2011 – 19,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,283 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,283 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    98,283 miles
    Test number
    922860508303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail98,283 miles (+4,411)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,283 miles
    Test number
    663312003297
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass93,872 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    93,872 miles
    Test number
    399954084108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail93,871 miles (+3,007)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,871 miles
    Test number
    109947162669
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass90,864 miles (+1,858)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    90,864 miles
    Test number
    355811059562
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass89,006 miles (+7,717)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    89,006 miles
    Test number
    426491378958
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass81,289 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    81,289 miles
    Test number
    108703070497
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail81,289 miles (+6,801)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,289 miles
    Test number
    953160888859
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge,very near (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass74,488 miles (+7,002)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,488 miles
    Test number
    421859858011
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Broken. (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass67,486 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,486 miles
    Test number
    388580468848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail67,484 miles (+5,438)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,484 miles
    Test number
    485478184346
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass62,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    62,046 miles
    Test number
    494852912761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,046 miles (+3,008)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,046 miles
    Test number
    856610193391
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  14. Pass59,038 miles (+4,370)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,038 miles
    Test number
    916172107932
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  15. Pass54,668 miles (+3,904)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    54,668 miles
    Test number
    334971571990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass50,764 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    50,764 miles
    Test number
    854637965139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,723 miles (+7,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,723 miles
    Test number
    967917805002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass41,696 miles (+8,407)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    41,696 miles
    Test number
    717223544087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  19. Pass33,289 miles (+6,470)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    33,289 miles
    Test number
    407223243010
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn outer edges & slightly out of shape.
  20. Pass26,819 miles (+7,507)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,819 miles
    Test number
    595953772013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,312 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,312 miles
    Test number
    898802581038
    • NoteADVISE FRONT TYRES WEARING OUTER EDGES

Questions about LD08 DWV

Does LD08 DWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 DWV is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 DWV?
The MOT on LD08 DWV is valid until 4 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 DWV done?
LD08 DWV was recorded at 98,283 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 5,379 miles a year.
Has LD08 DWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 DWV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 DWV 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 DWV find?
LD08 DWV passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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