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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LD08 FJUMOT history

LD08 FJU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 128,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

LD08 FJU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
128,744 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 FJU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 FJU was last recorded at 128,744 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 3,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,701 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,043 miles
Average per year
6,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,744 miles
  • 2025 – 125,701 miles
  • 2024 – 121,627 miles
  • 2023 – 116,104 miles
  • 2022 – 103,861 miles
  • 2021 – 98,740 miles
  • 2020 – 96,087 miles
  • 2019 – 94,325 miles
  • 2018 – 90,152 miles
  • 2017 – 85,535 miles
  • 2016 – 77,411 miles
  • 2015 – 70,831 miles
  • 2014 – 62,722 miles
  • 2013 – 53,116 miles
  • 2012 – 41,811 miles
  • 2011 – 28,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,744 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD`S. NAIL IN TYRE.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,744 miles (+3,043)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    128,744 miles
    Test number
    179414055718
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass125,701 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    125,701 miles
    Test number
    938428358288
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail125,701 miles (+4,074)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,701 miles
    Test number
    850435251201
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass121,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    121,627 miles
    Test number
    797236082536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail121,627 miles (+5,523)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,627 miles
    Test number
    608526175884
    • Repaired at testFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  6. Pass116,104 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    116,104 miles
    Test number
    341069203332
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD`S. NAIL IN TYRE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail116,104 miles (+12,243)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,104 miles
    Test number
    711448469534
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) INNER RACK JOINT WORN TO EXCESS. (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected SIDE REPEATER DAMAGED. (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD`S. NAIL IN TYRE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass103,861 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    103,861 miles
    Test number
    845260431007
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail103,858 miles (+5,118)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,858 miles
    Test number
    766455495539
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding nearside & offside (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass98,740 miles (+2,653)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,740 miles
    Test number
    639876098206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace now (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace now (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear service rear brakes (now)

  11. Pass96,087 miles (+1,762)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    96,087 miles
    Test number
    917210455918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,325 miles (+4,173)6 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    94,325 miles
    Test number
    499623279919
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rears (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer pipe sliting

  13. Pass90,152 miles (+4,617)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    90,152 miles
    Test number
    760973943022
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass85,535 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,535 miles
    Test number
    797082480500
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Fail85,527 miles (+8,116)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,527 miles
    Test number
    647447295574
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass77,411 miles (+6,580)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    77,411 miles
    Test number
    206850765625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,831 miles (+8,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,831 miles
    Test number
    419511495025
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass62,722 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,722 miles
    Test number
    159900094461
    • NoteExhaust front flexy joint deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear lower sidelight not working

  19. Fail62,722 miles (+9,606)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,722 miles
    Test number
    176950194026
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteExhaust front flexy joint deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear lower sidelight not working

  20. Pass53,116 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,116 miles
    Test number
    456082893072
    • NoteExhaust front flexy joint in poor condition
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged

  21. Fail53,114 miles (+11,303)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,114 miles
    Test number
    387412893027
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteExhaust front flexy joint in poor condition
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass41,811 miles (+13,285)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,811 miles
    Test number
    997222082047
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass28,526 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    28,526 miles
    Test number
    327054891052
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Fail28,526 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,526 miles
    Test number
    427484891069
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LD08 FJU

Does LD08 FJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 FJU is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 FJU?
The MOT on LD08 FJU is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 FJU done?
LD08 FJU was recorded at 128,744 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 6,685 miles a year.
Has LD08 FJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 FJU has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 FJU 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 FJU find?
LD08 FJU passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 2 more.

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