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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LD08 MVWMOT history

LD08 MVW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 126,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

LD08 MVW silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
126,577 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 MVW
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
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 MVW was last recorded at 126,577 miles on 7 May 2026, 7,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,753 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,824 miles
Average per year
6,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,577 miles
  • 2025 – 118,753 miles
  • 2024 – 112,813 miles
  • 2023 – 107,053 miles
  • 2022 – 101,139 miles
  • 2021 – 99,588 miles
  • 2020 – 93,049 miles
  • 2019 – 85,376 miles
  • 2018 – 77,968 miles
  • 2017 – 70,904 miles
  • 2016 – 65,006 miles
  • 2015 – 57,000 miles
  • 2014 – 47,627 miles
  • 2013 – 39,468 miles
  • 2012 – 32,795 miles
  • 2011 – 26,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,577 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,577 miles (+7,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    126,577 miles
    Test number
    713605166502
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass118,753 miles (+21)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    118,753 miles
    Test number
    639483511707
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail118,732 miles (+5,919)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,732 miles
    Test number
    251805874064
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass112,813 miles (+5,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    112,813 miles
    Test number
    341185809245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,053 miles (+5,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    107,053 miles
    Test number
    226916891242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,139 miles (+1,551)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    101,139 miles
    Test number
    915190910092
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass99,588 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    99,588 miles
    Test number
    355275075726
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine has light misting of oil.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded.

  8. Fail99,588 miles (+6,539)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,588 miles
    Test number
    356041209617
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine has light misting of oil.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded.

  9. Pass93,049 miles (+7,673)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    93,049 miles
    Test number
    553235552146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,376 miles
    Test number
    759842098905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,373 miles (+7,405)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,373 miles
    Test number
    362724396037
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass77,968 miles (+7,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,968 miles
    Test number
    467577847694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass70,904 miles (+5,898)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,904 miles
    Test number
    118857365402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,006 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,006 miles
    Test number
    189233346371
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (7.1.2)

  15. Fail65,006 miles (+8,006)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,006 miles
    Test number
    755870124175
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (7.1.2)

  16. Pass57,000 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,000 miles
    Test number
    467678215158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail57,000 miles (+9,373)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,000 miles
    Test number
    826168915138
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass47,627 miles (+8,159)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,627 miles
    Test number
    287148614470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,468 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,468 miles
    Test number
    786226213173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped

  20. Fail39,468 miles (+6,673)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,468 miles
    Test number
    467516713183
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped
    • NoteRear washers not working

  21. Pass32,795 miles (+6,448)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,795 miles
    Test number
    226517612477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    26,347 miles
    Test number
    999266011153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 MVW

Does LD08 MVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 MVW is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 MVW?
The MOT on LD08 MVW is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 MVW done?
LD08 MVW was recorded at 126,577 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 6,668 miles a year.
Has LD08 MVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 MVW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 MVW 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 MVW find?
LD08 MVW passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 2 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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