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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LD08 LZUMOT history

LD08 LZU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 73,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2025.

LD08 LZU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2026
Mileage
73,504 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 LZU
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 30 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
1 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 LZU was last recorded at 73,504 miles on 1 May 2025, 4,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,500 miles · 20 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
4,004 miles
Average per year
4,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,504 miles
  • 2024 – 69,500 miles
  • 2023 – 64,325 miles
  • 2022 – 61,318 miles
  • 2021 – 58,447 miles
  • 2020 – 56,004 miles
  • 2019 – 47,366 miles
  • 2018 – 46,700 miles
  • 2017 – 42,341 miles
  • 2016 – 40,900 miles
  • 2015 – 37,191 miles
  • 2014 – 33,299 miles
  • 2013 – 29,293 miles
  • 2012 – 23,072 miles
  • 2011 – 15,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,504 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,504 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    73,504 miles
    Test number
    582980954295
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail73,504 miles (+4,004)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,504 miles
    Test number
    477337879825
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass69,500 miles (+5,175)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    69,500 miles
    Test number
    124707470556
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded back box

  4. Pass64,325 miles (+3,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    64,325 miles
    Test number
    570161767880
    • AdvisoryRear back box corroded

  5. Pass61,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    61,318 miles
    Test number
    287941393831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail61,318 miles (+2,871)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,318 miles
    Test number
    171161427356
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape and perishing

  7. Pass58,447 miles (+2,443)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    58,447 miles
    Test number
    413629849662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,004 miles (+8,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    56,004 miles
    Test number
    657024925183
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass47,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,366 miles
    Test number
    978166904664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail47,366 miles (+666)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,366 miles
    Test number
    877443398515
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass46,700 miles (+2,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    46,700 miles
    Test number
    998527026691
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass44,025 miles (+1,684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,025 miles
    Test number
    303726172698
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front Tyre wearing on inner tread.
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  13. Pass42,341 miles (+1,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,341 miles
    Test number
    479417528821
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass40,900 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,900 miles
    Test number
    119387447594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,896 miles (+3,705)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,896 miles
    Test number
    621256225155
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot holed (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass37,191 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,191 miles
    Test number
    576065165089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail37,191 miles (+3,892)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,191 miles
    Test number
    135825965486
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass33,299 miles (+4,006)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,299 miles
    Test number
    427057454013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,293 miles (+6,221)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,293 miles
    Test number
    958988753079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,072 miles
    Test number
    275335152041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,072 miles (+7,408)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,072 miles
    Test number
    917615652044
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  22. Pass15,664 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,664 miles
    Test number
    736826971094
    • NoteBoth front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edge.Advise front wheel alighment.

Questions about LD08 LZU

Does LD08 LZU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 LZU expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 LZU?
The MOT on LD08 LZU expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 LZU done?
LD08 LZU was recorded at 73,504 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2025, an average of 4,095 miles a year.
Has LD08 LZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 LZU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 LZU 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 LZU find?
LD08 LZU passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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