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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 EKEMOT history

LD08 EKE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 54,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

LD08 EKE blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
54,711 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 EKE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 EKE was last recorded at 54,711 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 1,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Feb 2020: 43,168 miles, lower than 46,358 miles on 2 Mar 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
53,263 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,448 miles
Average per year
3,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,711 miles
  • 2025 – 53,263 miles
  • 2024 – 51,908 miles
  • 2023 – 50,258 miles
  • 2022 – 48,119 miles
  • 2021 – 45,189 miles
  • 2020 – 43,168 miles
  • 2019 – 46,358 miles
  • 2018 – 37,055 miles
  • 2017 – 33,323 miles
  • 2016 – 29,457 miles
  • 2015 – 25,941 miles
  • 2014 – 21,689 miles
  • 2013 – 17,007 miles
  • 2012 – 12,682 miles
  • 2011 – 8,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,711 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front flexible exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,711 miles (+1,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    54,711 miles
    Test number
    957459001086
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass53,263 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    53,263 miles
    Test number
    930164318162
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  3. Fail53,263 miles (+1,355)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,263 miles
    Test number
    341546185272
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  4. Pass51,908 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    51,908 miles
    Test number
    811157810361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,258 miles (+2,139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,258 miles
    Test number
    520456187950
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront flexi deteriorated
  6. Pass48,119 miles (+2,930)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    48,119 miles
    Test number
    598399428744
    • AdvisoryFront flexible exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass45,189 miles (+2,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,189 miles
    Test number
    832676731656
    • AdvisoryFront flexible exhaust deteriorated
  8. Pass43,168 miles (-3,190)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    43,168 miles
    Test number
    365361814580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,358 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    46,358 miles
    Test number
    541983105855
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Fail46,358 miles (+9,303)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,358 miles
    Test number
    145522786372
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Pass37,055 miles (+3,732)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    37,055 miles
    Test number
    728954241080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,323 miles (+3,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    33,323 miles
    Test number
    440132658984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear child seat fitted
  13. Pass29,457 miles (+3,516)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,457 miles
    Test number
    401039135756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,941 miles (+4,252)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,941 miles
    Test number
    315725465013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,689 miles (+4,682)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    21,689 miles
    Test number
    438747564097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,007 miles (+4,325)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    17,007 miles
    Test number
    718664553052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,682 miles (+4,012)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    12,682 miles
    Test number
    819019442073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    8,670 miles
    Test number
    188299441013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD08 EKE

Does LD08 EKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 EKE is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 EKE?
The MOT on LD08 EKE is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 EKE done?
LD08 EKE was recorded at 54,711 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 3,060 miles a year.
Has LD08 EKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 EKE has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 EKE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Feb 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD08 EKE find?
LD08 EKE passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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