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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LD08 DWYMOT history

LD08 DWY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 212,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

LD08 DWY grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
212,614 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
13,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 DWY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 DWY was last recorded at 212,614 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 22,391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,223 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
22,391 miles
Average per year
13,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 212,614 miles
  • 2024 – 190,223 miles
  • 2023 – 167,506 miles
  • 2022 – 144,453 miles
  • 2021 – 125,490 miles
  • 2020 – 110,379 miles
  • 2019 – 95,470 miles
  • 2018 – 84,778 miles
  • 2017 – 74,088 miles
  • 2016 – 63,538 miles
  • 2015 – 50,915 miles
  • 2014 – 35,165 miles
  • 2013 – 25,926 miles
  • 2012 – 18,429 miles
  • 2011 – 12,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,614 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass212,614 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    212,614 miles
    Test number
    434931943310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail212,614 miles (+22,391)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,614 miles
    Test number
    291657733917
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass190,223 miles (+189)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    190,223 miles
    Test number
    346324409166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  4. Fail190,034 miles (+22,528)2 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,034 miles
    Test number
    421857885947
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  5. Pass167,506 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    167,506 miles
    Test number
    272217812682
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box slightly corroded

  6. Fail167,506 miles (+23,053)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,506 miles
    Test number
    142330970326
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box slightly corroded

  7. Pass144,453 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,453 miles
    Test number
    292064728507
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box croded

  8. Fail144,453 miles (+48)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,453 miles
    Test number
    922962255947
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box croded

  9. Fail144,405 miles (+18,915)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,405 miles
    Test number
    815812082267
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush craking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract

  10. Pass125,490 miles (+611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,490 miles
    Test number
    180842741311
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail124,879 miles (+14,500)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,879 miles
    Test number
    417264644530
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass110,379 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,379 miles
    Test number
    596547460989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail110,379 miles (+14,909)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,379 miles
    Test number
    903175210592
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass95,470 miles (+10,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,470 miles
    Test number
    536080921817
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass84,778 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    84,778 miles
    Test number
    991316564206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member damaged

  16. Fail84,778 miles (+10,690)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,778 miles
    Test number
    320355555159
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member damaged

  17. Pass74,088 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,088 miles
    Test number
    716666165189
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is deteriorated

  18. Fail74,084 miles (+10,546)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,084 miles
    Test number
    820694054749
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is deteriorated

  19. Pass63,538 miles (+12,623)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    63,538 miles
    Test number
    569396672500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOs mirror damaged

  20. Pass50,915 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,915 miles
    Test number
    375288185164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail50,915 miles (+15,750)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,915 miles
    Test number
    266518685487
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass35,165 miles (+9,239)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    35,165 miles
    Test number
    206603664410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,926 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,926 miles
    Test number
    346936703193
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront wipers not clearing screen
    • NotePlay in front, rear wish bone bushes

  24. Fail25,926 miles (+7,497)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,926 miles
    Test number
    286526303160
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront wipers not clearing screen
    • NotePlay in front, rear wish bone bushes
    • NoteRear tyres deterating

  25. Pass18,429 miles (+6,402)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    18,429 miles
    Test number
    728679552023
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake disc's slightly lipped/worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished on sidewall
    • NoteUndertray damaged n/s/r

  26. Pass12,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    12,027 miles
    Test number
    216089551094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 DWY

Does LD08 DWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 DWY is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 DWY?
The MOT on LD08 DWY is valid until 7 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 DWY done?
LD08 DWY was recorded at 212,614 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 13,676 miles a year.
Has LD08 DWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 DWY has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 DWY 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 DWY find?
LD08 DWY passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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