Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc
LD08 HEUMOT history
LD08 HEU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 136,810 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 136,810 mi
- At MOT on 22 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,204 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 HEU
- 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
- 31 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 HEU was last recorded at 136,810 miles on 22 Feb 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 136,803 miles · 21 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 7,204 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 136,810 miles
- 2023 – 132,918 miles
- 2022 – 129,735 miles
- 2021 – 127,013 miles
- 2020 – 117,103 miles
- 2019 – 107,766 miles
- 2018 – 97,608 miles
- 2017 – 93,704 miles
- 2016 – 83,632 miles
- 2015 – 74,902 miles
- 2014 – 71,221 miles
- 2013 – 67,417 miles
- 2012 – 63,962 miles
- 2011 – 43,517 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,810 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Side repeater not working
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Side repeater not working
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
EXHAUST REAR BOX SLIGHTLY DETORIATED
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 12 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,810 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 136,810 miles
- Test number
- 705882337227
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail136,803 miles (+3,885)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,803 miles
- Test number
- 233603410103
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass132,918 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 132,918 miles
- Test number
- 966771635684
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail132,918 miles (+3,183)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,918 miles
- Test number
- 442768888601
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass129,735 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 129,735 miles
- Test number
- 196928503711
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,729 miles (+2,716)1 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,729 miles
- Test number
- 760791952105
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Pass127,013 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 127,013 miles
- Test number
- 584226995862
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,010 miles (+9,907)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,010 miles
- Test number
- 503605623411
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Pass117,103 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 117,103 miles
- Test number
- 737591410595
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail117,103 miles (+9,337)9 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,103 miles
- Test number
- 242551848193
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass107,766 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 107,766 miles
- Test number
- 624030422629
- AdvisoryEXHAUST REAR BOX SLIGHTLY DETORIATED
- AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail107,766 miles (+10,158)8 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,766 miles
- Test number
- 694468659706
- MajorNearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES ARE ADVICED TO BE REPLACED SINCE THEY ARE BOTH WORN FROM THE INSIDE
- AdvisoryEXHAUST REAR BOX SLIGHTLY DETORIATED
- AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass97,608 miles (+3,904)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 97,608 miles
- Test number
- 466003138223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,704 miles (+10,072)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 93,704 miles
- Test number
- 947132886631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,632 miles (+499)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 83,632 miles
- Test number
- 844132194992
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail83,133 miles (+8,231)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,133 miles
- Test number
- 357368058078
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass74,902 miles (+179)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 74,902 miles
- Test number
- 118564255177
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail74,723 miles (+3,502)4 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,723 miles
- Test number
- 358163745147
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass71,221 miles (+3,804)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2015
- Odometer
- 71,221 miles
- Test number
- 636054844121
- 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
Pass67,417 miles (+3,455)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 67,417 miles
- Test number
- 218491593064
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass63,962 miles (+20,445)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 63,962 miles
- Test number
- 726360072045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,517 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 43,517 miles
- Test number
- 905621571075
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LD08 HEU
- Does LD08 HEU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD08 HEU expired on 25 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 HEU?
- The MOT on LD08 HEU expired on 25 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD08 HEU done?
- LD08 HEU was recorded at 136,810 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2024, an average of 7,204 miles a year.
- Has LD08 HEU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 HEU has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD08 HEU 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 HEU find?
- LD08 HEU passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate.
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