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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 DWZMOT history

LD08 DWZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 79,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

LD08 DWZ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
79,482 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 DWZ
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 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 DWZ was last recorded at 79,482 miles on 2 May 2026, 2,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,021 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,461 miles
Average per year
4,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,482 miles
  • 2024 – 77,021 miles
  • 2023 – 74,058 miles
  • 2022 – 70,488 miles
  • 2021 – 66,461 miles
  • 2020 – 63,033 miles
  • 2019 – 56,829 miles
  • 2018 – 50,964 miles
  • 2017 – 45,381 miles
  • 2016 – 39,813 miles
  • 2015 – 34,112 miles
  • 2014 – 28,924 miles
  • 2013 – 23,482 miles
  • 2012 – 18,533 miles
  • 2011 – 13,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,482 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bus (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,482 miles (+2,461)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    79,482 miles
    Test number
    341663446984
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass77,021 miles (+2,963)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    77,021 miles
    Test number
    572178012184
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass74,058 miles (+29)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    74,058 miles
    Test number
    410439873865
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail74,029 miles (+3,541)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,029 miles
    Test number
    475005829651
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside " B "Post interior cover insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,488 miles (+4,027)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    70,488 miles
    Test number
    115722203935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,461 miles
    Test number
    851799798843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail66,461 miles (+3,428)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,461 miles
    Test number
    592170541596
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass63,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,033 miles
    Test number
    379743604115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,003 miles (+6,174)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,003 miles
    Test number
    128236837637
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass56,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,829 miles
    Test number
    167399894848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,829 miles (+5,865)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,829 miles
    Test number
    880714918075
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass50,964 miles (+5,583)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,964 miles
    Test number
    866045363511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,381 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    45,381 miles
    Test number
    655016364532
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail45,381 miles (+5,568)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,381 miles
    Test number
    459200159195
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass39,813 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,813 miles
    Test number
    900290090199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bus (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

  16. Fail39,796 miles (+5,684)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,796 miles
    Test number
    511639954791
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bus (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

  17. Pass34,112 miles (+5,188)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    34,112 miles
    Test number
    118523205166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,924 miles (+5,442)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    28,924 miles
    Test number
    209951014135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking

  19. Pass23,482 miles (+4,949)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,482 miles
    Test number
    116187163484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,533 miles (+4,975)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    18,533 miles
    Test number
    356395062050
    • NoteOffside steering rack boot colapsed

  21. Pass13,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    13,558 miles
    Test number
    158989561437
    • 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)

Questions about LD08 DWZ

Does LD08 DWZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 DWZ is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 DWZ?
The MOT on LD08 DWZ is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 DWZ done?
LD08 DWZ was recorded at 79,482 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 4,353 miles a year.
Has LD08 DWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 DWZ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LD08 DWZ 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 DWZ find?
LD08 DWZ passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both, and 2 more.

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