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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LD08 EEJMOT history

LD08 EEJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 141,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2024.

LD08 EEJ grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2024
Mileage
141,310 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2024
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 EEJ
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
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD08 EEJ was last recorded at 141,310 miles on 12 Sept 2024, 12,881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,429 miles · 14 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
12,881 miles
Average per year
8,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 141,310 miles
  • 2023 – 128,429 miles
  • 2022 – 117,693 miles
  • 2021 – 106,399 miles
  • 2019 – 95,776 miles
  • 2018 – 87,249 miles
  • 2017 – 79,594 miles
  • 2016 – 68,205 miles
  • 2015 – 61,236 miles
  • 2014 – 52,542 miles
  • 2013 – 44,375 miles
  • 2012 – 33,290 miles
  • 2011 – 31,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail141,310 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) bolts missing (2.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Handbrake has little reserve travel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail141,310 miles (+12,881)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,310 miles
    Test number
    541685034349
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) bolts missing (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  2. Pass128,429 miles (+45)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    128,429 miles
    Test number
    388596385458
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  3. Fail128,384 miles (+10,691)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,384 miles
    Test number
    788711375937
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  4. Pass117,693 miles (+11,294)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    117,693 miles
    Test number
    781675698362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  5. Pass106,399 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,399 miles
    Test number
    229835086184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail106,395 miles (+10,619)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,395 miles
    Test number
    918360998128
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass95,776 miles (+8,527)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,776 miles
    Test number
    324849263382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass87,249 miles (+7,655)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    87,249 miles
    Test number
    784016356675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,594 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    79,594 miles
    Test number
    600351833768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush cracked (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail79,594 miles (+11,389)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,594 miles
    Test number
    980421332066
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush cracked (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass68,205 miles (+6,969)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,205 miles
    Test number
    943218092161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,236 miles (+8,694)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,236 miles
    Test number
    735586955111
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn close to the limit and worn on the inner edges.

  13. Pass52,542 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,542 miles
    Test number
    225857824106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,516 miles (+8,141)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,516 miles
    Test number
    797116624179
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass44,375 miles (+11,085)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    44,375 miles
    Test number
    867990153161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,290 miles (+1,495)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,290 miles
    Test number
    635393222180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,795 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,795 miles
    Test number
    269334681060
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteChild seats fitted off side and near side rear.
    • NoteRemoved obsticle from swept area.

Questions about LD08 EEJ

Does LD08 EEJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 EEJ expired on 14 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 EEJ?
The MOT on LD08 EEJ expired on 14 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 EEJ done?
LD08 EEJ was recorded at 141,310 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2024, an average of 8,130 miles a year.
Has LD08 EEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 EEJ has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 EEJ 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 EEJ find?
LD08 EEJ failed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2024 with 2 dangerous defects and 2 major defects: nearside front suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability; steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) bolts missing; offside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 1 more.

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