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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LD08 HFTMOT history

LD08 HFT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

LD08 HFT silver 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
117,047 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 HFT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 HFT was last recorded at 117,047 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 7,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,857 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,190 miles
Average per year
6,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,047 miles
  • 2025 – 109,857 miles
  • 2024 – 104,994 miles
  • 2023 – 98,348 miles
  • 2022 – 93,105 miles
  • 2021 – 86,054 miles
  • 2020 – 80,013 miles
  • 2019 – 75,230 miles
  • 2018 – 70,621 miles
  • 2017 – 64,130 miles
  • 2016 – 53,323 miles
  • 2015 – 42,321 miles
  • 2014 – 34,257 miles
  • 2013 – 28,293 miles
  • 2012 – 21,386 miles
  • 2011 – 16,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,047 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both front tyres worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Slight bind both front brakes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,047 miles (+7,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    117,047 miles
    Test number
    638900034643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass109,857 miles (+4,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    109,857 miles
    Test number
    490573365552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass104,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,994 miles
    Test number
    471649630985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail104,990 miles (+6,642)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,990 miles
    Test number
    661461830382
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass98,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,348 miles
    Test number
    574730414492
    • AdvisoryDrivers seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail98,348 miles (+5,243)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,348 miles
    Test number
    187036720057
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass93,105 miles (+7,051)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,105 miles
    Test number
    401561020799
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass86,054 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,054 miles
    Test number
    618437746914
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  9. Fail86,051 miles (+6,038)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,051 miles
    Test number
    854822661321
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  10. Pass80,013 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,013 miles
    Test number
    954370694140
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing corroded.

  11. Fail80,012 miles (+4,782)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,012 miles
    Test number
    988482451777
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing corroded.

  12. Pass75,230 miles (+4,609)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,230 miles
    Test number
    349267879551
    • AdvisoryExhaust outside casing corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre bald inside edge.

  13. Pass70,621 miles (+6,491)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    70,621 miles
    Test number
    856605384489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,130 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,130 miles
    Test number
    727061905508
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight bind both front brakes

  15. Fail64,057 miles (+10,734)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,057 miles
    Test number
    389556733610
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight bind both front brakes

  16. Pass53,323 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,323 miles
    Test number
    889608742734
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Fail53,323 miles (+1)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,323 miles
    Test number
    615306248050
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Fail53,322 miles (+11,001)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,322 miles
    Test number
    842298369632
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass42,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,321 miles
    Test number
    115199475086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,321 miles (+8,064)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,321 miles
    Test number
    279269275089
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

  21. Pass34,257 miles (+5,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,257 miles
    Test number
    668527884000
    • 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)

  22. Pass28,293 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,293 miles
    Test number
    797300083056
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDamage to nearside front bumper.

  23. Fail28,293 miles (+6,907)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,293 miles
    Test number
    269309773033
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDamage to nearside front bumper & headlamp.

  24. Pass21,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,386 miles
    Test number
    128250982070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail21,386 miles (+5,125)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,386 miles
    Test number
    916330882059
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass16,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,261 miles
    Test number
    129996071026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 HFT

Does LD08 HFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 HFT is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 HFT?
The MOT on LD08 HFT 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 HFT done?
LD08 HFT was recorded at 117,047 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 6,709 miles a year.
Has LD08 HFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 HFT has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 HFT 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 HFT find?
LD08 HFT passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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