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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LD08 HFUMOT history

LD08 HFU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Jan 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 153,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2025.

LD08 HFU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Jan 2026
Mileage
153,817 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 HFU
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 expired on 22 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 HFU was last recorded at 153,817 miles on 23 Jan 2025, 4,751 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,066 miles · 16 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
4,751 miles
Average per year
7,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,817 miles
  • 2024 – 149,066 miles
  • 2023 – 144,954 miles
  • 2022 – 141,523 miles
  • 2021 – 138,352 miles
  • 2020 – 135,790 miles
  • 2019 – 132,944 miles
  • 2018 – 127,855 miles
  • 2016 – 121,741 miles
  • 2015 – 106,231 miles
  • 2014 – 91,285 miles
  • 2012 – 66,813 miles
  • 2011 – 46,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,817 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass153,817 miles (+4,751)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    153,817 miles
    Test number
    773631869604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass149,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    149,066 miles
    Test number
    645218629584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail149,066 miles (+4,112)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,066 miles
    Test number
    409114488335
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass144,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    144,954 miles
    Test number
    766547117095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail144,954 miles (+3,431)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,954 miles
    Test number
    248842829999
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  6. Pass141,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    141,523 miles
    Test number
    648959065640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail141,523 miles (+3,171)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,523 miles
    Test number
    807436497028
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass138,352 miles (+2,562)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    138,352 miles
    Test number
    286843400162
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass135,790 miles (+2,846)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    135,790 miles
    Test number
    962305471692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,944 miles (+5,089)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    132,944 miles
    Test number
    204508839740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass127,855 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    127,855 miles
    Test number
    827189735886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill dented
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished slightly

  12. Fail127,854 miles (+6,113)5 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,854 miles
    Test number
    909197207820
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low wont adjust up (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill dented
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished slightly
    • AdvisoryEngine light illuminated

  13. Pass121,741 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    121,741 miles
    Test number
    557695301926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

  14. Fail121,741 miles (+5,541)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,741 miles
    Test number
    985597027862
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

  15. Pass116,200 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    116,200 miles
    Test number
    937109733398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail116,199 miles (+9,968)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,199 miles
    Test number
    367461787560
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailurePassenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

  17. Pass106,231 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    106,231 miles
    Test number
    847879505030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail106,209 miles (+14,924)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,209 miles
    Test number
    905238205040
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass91,285 miles (+24,472)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    91,285 miles
    Test number
    265494004071
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to test rear adult belts rear of car full of personal items

  20. Pass66,813 miles (+20,291)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,813 miles
    Test number
    366070502139
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass46,522 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,522 miles
    Test number
    596265381085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail46,522 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,522 miles
    Test number
    618185281082
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LD08 HFU

Does LD08 HFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 HFU expired on 22 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 HFU?
The MOT on LD08 HFU expired on 22 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 HFU done?
LD08 HFU was recorded at 153,817 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2025, an average of 7,757 miles a year.
Has LD08 HFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 HFU has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 HFU 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 HFU find?
LD08 HFU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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