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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LD08 VBMMOT history

LD08 VBM is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 34,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

LD08 VBM grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
34,408 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 VBM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 VBM was last recorded at 34,408 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,266 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
142 miles
Average per year
1,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,408 miles
  • 2025 – 34,266 miles
  • 2024 – 33,956 miles
  • 2023 – 33,356 miles
  • 2022 – 32,383 miles
  • 2021 – 31,738 miles
  • 2020 – 30,910 miles
  • 2019 – 29,572 miles
  • 2018 – 27,110 miles
  • 2017 – 24,675 miles
  • 2016 – 22,435 miles
  • 2015 – 20,209 miles
  • 2014 – 18,524 miles
  • 2013 – 16,960 miles
  • 2012 – 14,983 miles
  • 2011 – 11,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,408 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,408 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    34,408 miles
    Test number
    708226214736
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail34,408 miles (+142)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,408 miles
    Test number
    230267172721
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass34,266 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    34,266 miles
    Test number
    655980250086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass33,956 miles (+600)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    33,956 miles
    Test number
    216531494603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,356 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    33,356 miles
    Test number
    377534317510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail33,355 miles (+972)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,355 miles
    Test number
    794715722176
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.3 (a))
  7. Pass32,383 miles (+645)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    32,383 miles
    Test number
    684365014296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,738 miles (+828)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    31,738 miles
    Test number
    497011904748
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass30,910 miles (+1,338)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    30,910 miles
    Test number
    593673363366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    29,572 miles
    Test number
    828282773751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail29,572 miles (+2,462)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,572 miles
    Test number
    262324487215
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass27,110 miles (+2,435)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    27,110 miles
    Test number
    552070908891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,675 miles (+2,240)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    24,675 miles
    Test number
    473369216696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,435 miles (+2,226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    22,435 miles
    Test number
    455912852430
    • AdvisoryFront BOTH TYRES ON 3,MM ON TREAD.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISHBONE ARM (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISHBONE ARM (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass20,209 miles (+1,685)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    20,209 miles
    Test number
    525997755044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,524 miles (+1,564)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    18,524 miles
    Test number
    288415754055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,960 miles (+1,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    16,960 miles
    Test number
    849967553037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass14,983 miles (+3,259)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    14,983 miles
    Test number
    417975252008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    11,724 miles
    Test number
    328409151047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 VBM

Does LD08 VBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 VBM is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 VBM?
The MOT on LD08 VBM is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 VBM done?
LD08 VBM was recorded at 34,408 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 1,515 miles a year.
Has LD08 VBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 VBM has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 VBM 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 VBM find?
LD08 VBM passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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