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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LD08 LZNMOT history

LD08 LZN is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 149,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

LD08 LZN black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
149,674 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 LZN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 LZN was last recorded at 149,674 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 68 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,606 miles · 2 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
68 miles
Average per year
8,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,674 miles
  • 2025 – 141,391 miles
  • 2024 – 136,267 miles
  • 2023 – 131,605 miles
  • 2022 – 126,972 miles
  • 2020 – 120,032 miles
  • 2019 – 111,364 miles
  • 2018 – 100,329 miles
  • 2017 – 89,109 miles
  • 2016 – 80,233 miles
  • 2015 – 68,756 miles
  • 2014 – 56,962 miles
  • 2013 – 48,262 miles
  • 2012 – 32,765 miles
  • 2011 – 22,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,674 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Wiring rubbing trough outer sheathing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass149,674 miles (+68)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    149,674 miles
    Test number
    736163376729
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Wiring rubbing trough outer sheathing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail149,606 miles (+8,215)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,606 miles
    Test number
    438581979002
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Wiring rubbing trough outer sheathing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass141,391 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    141,391 miles
    Test number
    377437081293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. Fail141,389 miles (+5,122)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,389 miles
    Test number
    358540188350
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. Pass136,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    136,267 miles
    Test number
    645408902127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail136,267 miles (+4,662)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,267 miles
    Test number
    488377243730
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass131,605 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    131,605 miles
    Test number
    781986176762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail131,603 miles (+8)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,603 miles
    Test number
    936770207809
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  9. Fail131,595 miles (+4,623)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,595 miles
    Test number
    772203664434
    • MajorBraking system leaking servo vacuum pipe (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak servo vacuum pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. dazzling to other road users (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high dazzling to other road users (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass126,972 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    126,972 miles
    Test number
    522142454115
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At mid pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Fail126,972 miles (+6,940)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,972 miles
    Test number
    966285799847
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At mid pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass120,032 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    120,032 miles
    Test number
    446043770995
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Fail120,030 miles (+8,666)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,030 miles
    Test number
    893501431567
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. Pass111,364 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,364 miles
    Test number
    937405510460
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
  15. Fail111,364 miles (+11,035)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,364 miles
    Test number
    310803757121
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
  16. Pass100,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    100,329 miles
    Test number
    159073706143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail100,329 miles (+11,220)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,329 miles
    Test number
    161671425838
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  18. Pass89,109 miles (+8,876)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    89,109 miles
    Test number
    410772038800
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp slight movement
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer hose leaking, washer jets provide sufficient washer fluid
  19. Pass80,233 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,233 miles
    Test number
    447615394838
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Fail80,227 miles (+11,471)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,227 miles
    Test number
    323360336261
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass68,756 miles (+11,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    68,756 miles
    Test number
    629841100243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm drumstick has slight play
  22. Pass56,962 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,962 miles
    Test number
    368624204382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,959 miles (+8,697)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,959 miles
    Test number
    459923704379
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on the inner edges
  24. Pass48,262 miles (+5,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    48,262 miles
    Test number
    576058703353
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  25. Pass43,115 miles (+10,350)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,115 miles
    Test number
    887070873024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,765 miles (+10,696)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,765 miles
    Test number
    155335672434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,069 miles
    Test number
    108714661044
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LD08 LZN

Does LD08 LZN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 LZN is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 LZN?
The MOT on LD08 LZN is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 LZN done?
LD08 LZN was recorded at 149,674 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 8,456 miles a year.
Has LD08 LZN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 LZN has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 LZN 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 LZN find?
LD08 LZN passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated wiring rubbing trough outer sheathing; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush, and 3 more.

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