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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,400 cc

LD08 HEVMOT history

LD08 HEV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

LD08 HEV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
106,634 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 HEV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 HEV was last recorded at 106,634 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,626 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,634 miles
  • 2024 – 103,166 miles
  • 2023 – 98,991 miles
  • 2022 – 94,672 miles
  • 2021 – 90,191 miles
  • 2020 – 86,231 miles
  • 2019 – 81,347 miles
  • 2017 – 70,465 miles
  • 2016 – 62,048 miles
  • 2015 – 56,050 miles
  • 2014 – 52,179 miles
  • 2013 – 46,685 miles
  • 2012 – 36,086 miles
  • 2011 – 29,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,634 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,634 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    106,634 miles
    Test number
    456879441453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail106,626 miles (+3,460)1 dangerous3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,626 miles
    Test number
    570774734747
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working pipe broken (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,166 miles (+4,175)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    103,166 miles
    Test number
    181905006259
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  4. Pass98,991 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,991 miles
    Test number
    152539184213
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads & discs wearing low

  5. Fail98,916 miles (+4,244)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,916 miles
    Test number
    304276628103
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering component leaking from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass94,672 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    94,672 miles
    Test number
    748424046397
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail94,667 miles (+4,476)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,667 miles
    Test number
    629071031825
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt deteriorated

  8. Pass90,191 miles (+3,960)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,191 miles
    Test number
    622387771939
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass86,231 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,231 miles
    Test number
    872843280497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail86,231 miles (+4,884)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,231 miles
    Test number
    187323761686
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass81,347 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,347 miles
    Test number
    223524366405
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail81,347 miles (+10,882)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,347 miles
    Test number
    559717797681
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass70,465 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,465 miles
    Test number
    166907826867
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail70,465 miles (+8,417)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,465 miles
    Test number
    522507281778
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass62,048 miles (+5,998)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,048 miles
    Test number
    747967379988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,050 miles (+3,871)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,050 miles
    Test number
    437975875021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,179 miles
    Test number
    475996974066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,179 miles (+5,494)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,179 miles
    Test number
    849873974089
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass46,685 miles (+10,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    46,685 miles
    Test number
    605839673049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail36,086 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,086 miles
    Test number
    828646162065
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass36,086 miles (+6,411)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,086 miles
    Test number
    869576762020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,675 miles
    Test number
    889216151034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 HEV

Does LD08 HEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 HEV is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 HEV?
The MOT on LD08 HEV is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 HEV done?
LD08 HEV was recorded at 106,634 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 5,256 miles a year.
Has LD08 HEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 HEV has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 HEV 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 HEV find?
LD08 HEV passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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