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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 FHWMOT history

LD08 FHW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 106,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LD08 FHW grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
106,614 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 FHW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 FHW was last recorded at 106,614 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 1,482 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,132 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,482 miles
Average per year
6,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,614 miles
  • 2025 – 105,132 miles
  • 2024 – 100,271 miles
  • 2023 – 93,939 miles
  • 2022 – 86,946 miles
  • 2021 – 79,285 miles
  • 2020 – 57,538 miles
  • 2019 – 53,039 miles
  • 2018 – 48,526 miles
  • 2017 – 44,592 miles
  • 2016 – 41,729 miles
  • 2015 – 39,008 miles
  • 2014 – 31,866 miles
  • 2013 – 24,161 miles
  • 2012 – 20,782 miles
  • 2011 – 16,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,614 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExcess travel on handbrake
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Drive belt worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,614 miles (+1,482)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    106,614 miles
    Test number
    150617076377
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExcess travel on handbrake
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass105,132 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    105,132 miles
    Test number
    348400491232
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail105,132 miles (+4,861)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,132 miles
    Test number
    271548371642
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass100,271 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    100,271 miles
    Test number
    233385275602
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail100,271 miles (+6,332)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,271 miles
    Test number
    744568378453
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass93,939 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,939 miles
    Test number
    985139850701
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail93,939 miles (+6,993)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,939 miles
    Test number
    579828817173
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass86,946 miles (+157)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,946 miles
    Test number
    647380455244
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail86,789 miles (+7,504)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,789 miles
    Test number
    809502771751
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass79,285 miles (+21,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,285 miles
    Test number
    673635804213
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass57,538 miles (+4,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    57,538 miles
    Test number
    869669952679
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass53,039 miles (+4,513)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    53,039 miles
    Test number
    393074076984
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass48,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    48,526 miles
    Test number
    922477590812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,526 miles (+3,934)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,526 miles
    Test number
    625359085690
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass44,592 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    44,592 miles
    Test number
    554946041439
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail44,592 miles (+2,863)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,592 miles
    Test number
    272832321491
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass41,729 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    41,729 miles
    Test number
    890645622349
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail41,729 miles (+2,721)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,729 miles
    Test number
    594913130995
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass39,008 miles (+7,142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    39,008 miles
    Test number
    785118545192
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass31,866 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    31,866 miles
    Test number
    116733244120
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail31,866 miles (+7,705)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,866 miles
    Test number
    147043244166
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass24,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    24,161 miles
    Test number
    915502433037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail24,161 miles (+3,379)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,161 miles
    Test number
    256141133004
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  24. Pass20,782 miles (+4,637)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    20,782 miles
    Test number
    157999432162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    16,145 miles
    Test number
    467705041194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 FHW

Does LD08 FHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 FHW is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 FHW?
The MOT on LD08 FHW is valid until 27 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 FHW done?
LD08 FHW was recorded at 106,614 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 6,107 miles a year.
Has LD08 FHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 FHW has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 FHW 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 FHW find?
LD08 FHW passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; excess travel on handbrake; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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