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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 VAKMOT history

LD08 VAK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 50,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

LD08 VAK silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
50,195 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 VAK
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
17 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 VAK was last recorded at 50,195 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 3,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,352 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,843 miles
Average per year
2,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,195 miles
  • 2025 – 46,352 miles
  • 2024 – 42,754 miles
  • 2023 – 38,476 miles
  • 2022 – 36,994 miles
  • 2021 – 34,004 miles
  • 2020 – 32,020 miles
  • 2019 – 27,679 miles
  • 2018 – 24,245 miles
  • 2017 – 20,336 miles
  • 2016 – 18,921 miles
  • 2015 – 16,979 miles
  • 2014 – 14,651 miles
  • 2013 – 12,566 miles
  • 2012 – 10,106 miles
  • 2011 – 7,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,195 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner cv boot securing clip loose
  • AdvisoryOil leak

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush STRONG ADVISE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush STRONG ADVISE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,195 miles (+3,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    50,195 miles
    Test number
    884779098866
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner cv boot securing clip loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass46,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    46,352 miles
    Test number
    957358591051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail46,352 miles (+3,598)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,352 miles
    Test number
    963130958288
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass42,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    42,754 miles
    Test number
    454676300645
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail42,754 miles (+4,278)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,754 miles
    Test number
    312981216865
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass38,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    38,476 miles
    Test number
    808012455247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail38,476 miles (+1,482)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,476 miles
    Test number
    939171329084
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass36,994 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    36,994 miles
    Test number
    575871156085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail36,971 miles (+2,967)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,971 miles
    Test number
    127565661430
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass34,004 miles (+1,984)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    34,004 miles
    Test number
    229592825033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,020 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    32,020 miles
    Test number
    832818637873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  12. Fail32,020 miles (+4,341)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,020 miles
    Test number
    985074336382
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  13. Pass27,679 miles (+3,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    27,679 miles
    Test number
    558033482600
    • 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))

  14. Pass24,245 miles (+3,909)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    24,245 miles
    Test number
    170086154451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  15. Pass20,336 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    20,336 miles
    Test number
    722892585369
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre starting to perish (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  16. Fail20,336 miles (+1,415)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,336 miles
    Test number
    740909551480
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre starting to perish (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  17. Pass18,921 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    18,921 miles
    Test number
    953271521375
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail18,921 miles (+1,942)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,921 miles
    Test number
    293687708752
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass16,979 miles (+2,328)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    16,979 miles
    Test number
    239563805465
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass14,651 miles (+2,085)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    14,651 miles
    Test number
    495694694019
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass12,566 miles (+2,460)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    12,566 miles
    Test number
    715710603156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,106 miles (+2,743)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    10,106 miles
    Test number
    357045302113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass7,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    7,363 miles
    Test number
    236401401133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 VAK

Does LD08 VAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 VAK is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 VAK?
The MOT on LD08 VAK is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 VAK done?
LD08 VAK was recorded at 50,195 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 2,860 miles a year.
Has LD08 VAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 VAK has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 VAK 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 VAK find?
LD08 VAK passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside inner cv boot securing clip loose; oil leak.

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