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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LD08 OEOMOT history

LD08 OEO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LD08 OEO black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
105,365 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 OEO
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
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 OEO was last recorded at 105,365 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 4,523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,842 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,523 miles
Average per year
6,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,365 miles
  • 2025 – 100,842 miles
  • 2024 – 92,315 miles
  • 2023 – 91,247 miles
  • 2022 – 86,515 miles
  • 2021 – 80,999 miles
  • 2020 – 77,335 miles
  • 2019 – 71,262 miles
  • 2018 – 61,621 miles
  • 2017 – 47,167 miles
  • 2016 – 42,920 miles
  • 2015 – 38,629 miles
  • 2014 – 35,475 miles
  • 2012 – 27,696 miles
  • 2011 – 16,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,365 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,365 miles (+4,523)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    105,365 miles
    Test number
    249942288248
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass100,842 miles (+8,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    100,842 miles
    Test number
    690131122513
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass92,315 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    92,315 miles
    Test number
    309668986144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail92,310 miles (+1,063)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,310 miles
    Test number
    990693500823
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low

  5. Pass91,247 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    91,247 miles
    Test number
    604316003016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,243 miles (+4,728)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,243 miles
    Test number
    275478139048
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass86,515 miles (+5,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,515 miles
    Test number
    350555328673
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass80,999 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,999 miles
    Test number
    148016935094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail80,991 miles (+3,656)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,991 miles
    Test number
    324399061496
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass77,335 miles (+6,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,335 miles
    Test number
    181409159923
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flei broken and blowing slightly

  11. Pass71,262 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,262 miles
    Test number
    187812357763
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySome damage to nearside mirror glass

  12. Fail71,262 miles (+9,641)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,262 miles
    Test number
    401402222199
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySome damage to nearside mirror glass

  13. Pass61,621 miles (+14,454)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    61,621 miles
    Test number
    926261819110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    47,167 miles
    Test number
    983935107979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,167 miles (+4,247)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,167 miles
    Test number
    872464350407
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass42,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    42,920 miles
    Test number
    338152669270
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

  17. Fail42,920 miles (+4,291)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,920 miles
    Test number
    491447431021
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2 mm. (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass38,629 miles (+29)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    38,629 miles
    Test number
    196158705460
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes split and have movement
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUndertrays fitted

  19. Fail38,600 miles (+3,125)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,600 miles
    Test number
    138987405069
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes split and have movement
    • NoteBoth rear tyres heavily perished
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUndertrays fitted

  20. Pass35,475 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,475 miles
    Test number
    889392524020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteAll four tyres have surface cracks
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing uneven

  21. Fail35,475 miles (+7,779)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,475 miles
    Test number
    905911524068
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteAll four tyres have surface cracks
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing uneven

  22. Pass27,696 miles (+11,167)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    27,696 miles
    Test number
    995398432330
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower suspension arm/sub frame bushes

  23. Pass16,529 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    16,529 miles
    Test number
    518527551173
    • NoteNear side front tyre getting very low on the inner edges

Questions about LD08 OEO

Does LD08 OEO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 OEO is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 OEO?
The MOT on LD08 OEO is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 OEO done?
LD08 OEO was recorded at 105,365 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 6,079 miles a year.
Has LD08 OEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 OEO has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 OEO 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 OEO find?
LD08 OEO passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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