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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LD08 VBXMOT history

LD08 VBX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 79,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

LD08 VBX grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
79,918 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 VBX
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
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 VBX was last recorded at 79,918 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 3,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
76,810 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,108 miles
Average per year
4,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,918 miles
  • 2025 – 76,810 miles
  • 2024 – 72,044 miles
  • 2023 – 69,461 miles
  • 2022 – 68,931 miles
  • 2021 – 64,353 miles
  • 2020 – 61,843 miles
  • 2019 – 58,712 miles
  • 2018 – 54,940 miles
  • 2017 – 51,218 miles
  • 2016 – 48,247 miles
  • 2015 – 45,824 miles
  • 2014 – 41,972 miles
  • 2013 – 26,704 miles
  • 2012 – 21,206 miles
  • 2011 – 18,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,918 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front fog light not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured fuse box (4.11 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryReversing light not working

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 inner shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,918 miles (+3,108)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    79,918 miles
    Test number
    710398679693
    • DangerousOffside Front fog light not working
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured fuse box (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryReversing light not working

  2. Pass76,810 miles (+4,766)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    76,810 miles
    Test number
    289891881543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,044 miles (+2,583)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    72,044 miles
    Test number
    770367595968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,461 miles (+530)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    69,461 miles
    Test number
    251877348216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,931 miles (+4,578)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,931 miles
    Test number
    358065730614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,353 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,353 miles
    Test number
    195045075394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail64,353 miles (+2,510)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,353 miles
    Test number
    293491667784
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass61,843 miles (+3,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,843 miles
    Test number
    756327956358
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass58,712 miles (+3,772)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,712 miles
    Test number
    411140983173
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly deteriorated

  10. Pass54,940 miles (+3,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,940 miles
    Test number
    562426249729
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass51,218 miles (+2,971)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,218 miles
    Test number
    540497516421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,247 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,247 miles
    Test number
    172208837493
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front tyres low tread on inner edges.

  13. Fail48,247 miles (+2,423)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,247 miles
    Test number
    830895710960
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s and n/s front wishbone rear mounting bushes. (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front tyres low tread on inner edges.

  14. Pass45,824 miles (+3,852)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,824 miles
    Test number
    438185975097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,972 miles (+15,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,972 miles
    Test number
    509440794033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass26,704 miles (+5,498)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,704 miles
    Test number
    116514663412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,206 miles (+2,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,206 miles
    Test number
    586065572093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass18,601 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,601 miles
    Test number
    525113681080
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LD08 VBX

Does LD08 VBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 VBX is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 VBX?
The MOT on LD08 VBX is valid until 2 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 VBX done?
LD08 VBX was recorded at 79,918 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 4,087 miles a year.
Has LD08 VBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 VBX has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LD08 VBX 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 VBX find?
LD08 VBX passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front fog light not working; offside front electrical wiring inadequately secured fuse box; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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