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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 LZMMOT history

LD08 LZM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 103,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

LD08 LZM blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
103,694 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 LZM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 LZM was last recorded at 103,694 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 6,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,396 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,298 miles
Average per year
5,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,694 miles
  • 2025 – 97,396 miles
  • 2024 – 93,765 miles
  • 2023 – 89,917 miles
  • 2022 – 86,231 miles
  • 2021 – 74,993 miles
  • 2020 – 71,577 miles
  • 2019 – 68,588 miles
  • 2018 – 66,229 miles
  • 2017 – 62,730 miles
  • 2016 – 58,085 miles
  • 2015 – 53,080 miles
  • 2014 – 46,548 miles
  • 2013 – 41,972 miles
  • 2012 – 29,471 miles
  • 2011 – 22,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,694 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,694 miles (+6,298)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    103,694 miles
    Test number
    917059024988
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass97,396 miles (+3,631)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    97,396 miles
    Test number
    531661071251
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brakes noise in operation.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass93,765 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    93,765 miles
    Test number
    310886234001
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail93,753 miles (+3,836)2 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,753 miles
    Test number
    447633230558
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen to low (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass89,917 miles (+3,686)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    89,917 miles
    Test number
    759526948955
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Outer axle bushes worn

  6. Pass86,231 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,231 miles
    Test number
    504030011158
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear subframe trailing bushes perished (both sides) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Fail86,231 miles (+11,238)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,231 miles
    Test number
    653041017227
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Anti roll bar drop link dust top dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear subframe trailing bushes perished (both sides) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass74,993 miles (+3,416)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    74,993 miles
    Test number
    629724710400
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum on dipstick
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass71,577 miles (+149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,577 miles
    Test number
    145015382252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail71,428 miles (+2,840)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,428 miles
    Test number
    601793523482
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass68,588 miles (+2,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,588 miles
    Test number
    408567570640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in inner rack end

  12. Pass66,229 miles (+3,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,229 miles
    Test number
    418502187613
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass62,730 miles (+4,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    62,730 miles
    Test number
    371831985296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass58,085 miles (+5,005)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    58,085 miles
    Test number
    988208645149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    53,080 miles
    Test number
    825776025279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,080 miles (+6,532)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,080 miles
    Test number
    545925325202
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass46,548 miles (+4,576)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,548 miles
    Test number
    476596024207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,972 miles (+12,501)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,972 miles
    Test number
    207492333292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished.

  19. Pass29,471 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    29,471 miles
    Test number
    315440992056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre cuts to tread close to cord
    • NoteRear seat belts slow to retract

  20. Fail29,471 miles (+6,908)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,471 miles
    Test number
    768640292015
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre cuts to tread close to cord
    • NoteRear seat belts slow to retract

  21. Pass22,563 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    22,563 miles
    Test number
    448525491039
    • NoteOff side rear seatbelt slow to retract

Questions about LD08 LZM

Does LD08 LZM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 LZM is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 LZM?
The MOT on LD08 LZM is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 LZM done?
LD08 LZM was recorded at 103,694 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 5,249 miles a year.
Has LD08 LZM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 LZM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 LZM 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 LZM find?
LD08 LZM passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped, and 2 more.

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