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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 HMOMOT history

LD08 HMO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 90,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

LD08 HMO black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
90,665 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 HMO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 HMO was last recorded at 90,665 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 11,750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Mar 2015: 23,420 miles, lower than 23,888 miles on 4 Mar 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,915 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,750 miles
Average per year
5,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,665 miles
  • 2025 – 78,915 miles
  • 2024 – 68,711 miles
  • 2023 – 62,931 miles
  • 2022 – 57,862 miles
  • 2021 – 53,280 miles
  • 2020 – 48,835 miles
  • 2019 – 43,245 miles
  • 2018 – 37,930 miles
  • 2017 – 31,684 miles
  • 2016 – 26,858 miles
  • 2015 – 23,420 miles
  • 2014 – 19,390 miles
  • 2013 – 16,423 miles
  • 2012 – 12,850 miles
  • 2011 – 9,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,665 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Power steering fluid level below minimum

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,665 miles (+11,750)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    90,665 miles
    Test number
    877775712531
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass78,915 miles (+10,204)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    78,915 miles
    Test number
    607060922442
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass68,711 miles (+5,780)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    68,711 miles
    Test number
    132969130260
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  4. Pass62,931 miles (+5,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    62,931 miles
    Test number
    232911785606
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass57,862 miles (+4,582)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    57,862 miles
    Test number
    909421840070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,280 miles (+4,445)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    53,280 miles
    Test number
    621939724320
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  7. Pass48,835 miles (+5,590)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    48,835 miles
    Test number
    720822577255
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass43,245 miles (+5,315)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    43,245 miles
    Test number
    138335047303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    37,930 miles
    Test number
    131746415622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail37,930 miles (+6,246)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,930 miles
    Test number
    478546113049
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass31,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    31,684 miles
    Test number
    503757773271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre marginal wear

  12. Fail31,684 miles (+4,826)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,684 miles
    Test number
    472542494977
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre marginal wear

  13. Pass26,858 miles (+3,438)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    26,858 miles
    Test number
    292693918304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,420 miles (-468)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    23,420 miles
    Test number
    976015365002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail23,888 miles (+4,498)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,888 miles
    Test number
    196953665006
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass19,390 miles (+2,967)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    19,390 miles
    Test number
    617162364002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,423 miles (+3,573)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    16,423 miles
    Test number
    178354363406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,850 miles (+2,870)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    12,850 miles
    Test number
    899108652006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    9,980 miles
    Test number
    666775951026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail9,980 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,980 miles
    Test number
    289274751098
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Questions about LD08 HMO

Does LD08 HMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 HMO is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 HMO?
The MOT on LD08 HMO is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 HMO done?
LD08 HMO was recorded at 90,665 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 5,403 miles a year.
Has LD08 HMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 HMO has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on LD08 HMO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD08 HMO find?
LD08 HMO passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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