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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LD08 OGCMOT history

LD08 OGC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 90,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

LD08 OGC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
90,506 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 OGC
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
25 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 OGC was last recorded at 90,506 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 6,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,760 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,746 miles
Average per year
5,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,506 miles
  • 2025 – 83,760 miles
  • 2024 – 76,227 miles
  • 2023 – 67,621 miles
  • 2022 – 62,653 miles
  • 2020 – 57,336 miles
  • 2019 – 50,299 miles
  • 2018 – 43,402 miles
  • 2017 – 36,239 miles
  • 2016 – 29,728 miles
  • 2015 – 22,870 miles
  • 2014 – 18,967 miles
  • 2013 – 17,171 miles
  • 2012 – 15,749 miles
  • 2011 – 12,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,506 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,506 miles (+6,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    90,506 miles
    Test number
    165704440227
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass83,760 miles (+55)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    83,760 miles
    Test number
    806854090639
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail83,705 miles (+7,478)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,705 miles
    Test number
    895257315434
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,227 miles (+8,606)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    76,227 miles
    Test number
    121695610476
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass67,621 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,621 miles
    Test number
    227543388486
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail67,621 miles (+4,968)2 dangerous2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,621 miles
    Test number
    467661615367
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass62,653 miles (+23)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,653 miles
    Test number
    955510089435
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear n/s slightly out of shape o/s rear heavily cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail62,630 miles (+5,294)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,630 miles
    Test number
    833475273619
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear n/s slightly out of shape o/s rear heavily cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass57,336 miles (+7,037)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,336 miles
    Test number
    770939086584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,299 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,299 miles
    Test number
    396364347218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail50,299 miles (+6,897)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,299 miles
    Test number
    883778236363
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass43,402 miles (+7,163)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    43,402 miles
    Test number
    751124358783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,239 miles
    Test number
    738795755660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,231 miles (+6,503)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,231 miles
    Test number
    544962116745
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass29,728 miles (+6,858)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,728 miles
    Test number
    500916443693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil filter leaking

  16. Pass22,870 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,870 miles
    Test number
    137516875025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail22,866 miles (+3,899)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,866 miles
    Test number
    707705875031
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  18. Pass18,967 miles (+1,796)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    18,967 miles
    Test number
    516795484069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,171 miles (+1,422)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    17,171 miles
    Test number
    399144783035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,749 miles (+3,125)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    15,749 miles
    Test number
    388105172063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    12,624 miles
    Test number
    806464271066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 OGC

Does LD08 OGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 OGC is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 OGC?
The MOT on LD08 OGC is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 OGC done?
LD08 OGC was recorded at 90,506 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 5,183 miles a year.
Has LD08 OGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 OGC has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 OGC 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 OGC find?
LD08 OGC passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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