
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass136,267 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 136,267 miles
- Test number
- 645408902127
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass131,605 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 131,605 miles
- Test number
- 781986176762
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Pass100,329 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 100,329 miles
- Test number
- 159073706143
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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)
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)
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
Pass56,962 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 56,962 miles
- Test number
- 368624204382
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
Pass43,115 miles (+10,350)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 43,115 miles
- Test number
- 887070873024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,765 miles (+10,696)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 32,765 miles
- Test number
- 155335672434
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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