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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 OEMMOT history

LD08 OEM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 127,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

LD08 OEM silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
127,667 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 OEM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 OEM was last recorded at 127,667 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,666 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,667 miles
  • 2024 – 120,979 miles
  • 2023 – 113,280 miles
  • 2022 – 106,879 miles
  • 2021 – 99,987 miles
  • 2020 – 93,524 miles
  • 2019 – 87,043 miles
  • 2018 – 78,329 miles
  • 2017 – 69,517 miles
  • 2016 – 58,822 miles
  • 2015 – 49,238 miles
  • 2014 – 39,542 miles
  • 2013 – 28,292 miles
  • 2012 – 18,311 miles
  • 2011 – 7,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,667 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,667 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    127,667 miles
    Test number
    841756158443
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail127,666 miles (+6,687)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,666 miles
    Test number
    242631232193
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass120,979 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    120,979 miles
    Test number
    402739028241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail120,979 miles (+7,699)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,979 miles
    Test number
    196924531293
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass113,280 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,280 miles
    Test number
    442011703772
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail113,280 miles (+6,401)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,280 miles
    Test number
    946576786624
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass106,879 miles (+6,892)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,879 miles
    Test number
    403185578018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,987 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,987 miles
    Test number
    400074560796
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail99,987 miles (+6,463)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,987 miles
    Test number
    532679189785
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass93,524 miles (+6,481)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,524 miles
    Test number
    731690270308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,043 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,043 miles
    Test number
    857399447378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,039 miles (+8,710)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,039 miles
    Test number
    627499817766
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  13. Pass78,329 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,329 miles
    Test number
    671339295618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,274 miles (+8,757)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,274 miles
    Test number
    410405199111
    • MajorFront Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition flex blowing (8.1.1 (a))
  15. Pass69,517 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,517 miles
    Test number
    587534436069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,493 miles (+10,671)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,493 miles
    Test number
    735908870694
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Pass58,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,822 miles
    Test number
    337288867367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,822 miles (+9,584)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,822 miles
    Test number
    600261214356
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rearmost (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass49,238 miles (+9,696)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,238 miles
    Test number
    381699073277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,542 miles (+11,250)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,542 miles
    Test number
    629411304305
    • NoteBoth rear tyres age-ing (6 years old)
  21. Fail28,292 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,292 miles
    Test number
    149266193294
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  22. Pass28,292 miles (+9,981)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    28,292 miles
    Test number
    377186693493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  23. Pass18,311 miles (+10,374)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    18,311 miles
    Test number
    396937922376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,937 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    7,937 miles
    Test number
    538591841321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass7,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    7,479 miles
    Test number
    678850641023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 OEM

Does LD08 OEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 OEM is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 OEM?
The MOT on LD08 OEM is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 OEM done?
LD08 OEM was recorded at 127,667 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 8,132 miles a year.
Has LD08 OEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 OEM has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 OEM 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 OEM find?
LD08 OEM passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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