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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 VDTMOT history

LD08 VDT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 87,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

LD08 VDT black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
87,129 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 VDT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 VDT was last recorded at 87,129 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 1,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,155 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,974 miles
Average per year
4,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,129 miles
  • 2025 – 85,155 miles
  • 2024 – 83,827 miles
  • 2023 – 81,853 miles
  • 2022 – 80,497 miles
  • 2021 – 78,651 miles
  • 2020 – 77,381 miles
  • 2019 – 73,753 miles
  • 2018 – 67,094 miles
  • 2017 – 62,834 miles
  • 2016 – 59,698 miles
  • 2015 – 51,361 miles
  • 2014 – 42,303 miles
  • 2013 – 32,208 miles
  • 2012 – 20,875 miles
  • 2011 – 12,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,129 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,129 miles (+1,974)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    87,129 miles
    Test number
    987062801034
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass85,155 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    85,155 miles
    Test number
    850631035988
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view starbreak (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail85,154 miles (+1,327)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,154 miles
    Test number
    711208703687
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view starbreak (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass83,827 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    83,827 miles
    Test number
    141570999562
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail83,826 miles (+1,973)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,826 miles
    Test number
    584266364176
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass81,853 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    81,853 miles
    Test number
    711678709789
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail81,853 miles (+1,356)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,853 miles
    Test number
    926635101485
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass80,497 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    80,497 miles
    Test number
    285436929244
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail80,491 miles (+1,840)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,491 miles
    Test number
    216678147224
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass78,651 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,651 miles
    Test number
    190258050929
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTravel on handbrake

  11. Fail78,649 miles (+1,268)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,649 miles
    Test number
    639692328932
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront both 195/55/15 tyres bald on edge
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTravel on handbrake

  12. Pass77,381 miles (+3,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    77,381 miles
    Test number
    239139454846
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre 195/55r15 worn on inner edge and tread cracking

  13. Pass73,753 miles (+6,659)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,753 miles
    Test number
    633749001274
    • AdvisoryBoth FRONT Tyres Worn on INNER Edges
    • AdvisoryExcess Travel on Handbrake Lever
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass67,094 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,094 miles
    Test number
    690130721173
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

  15. Fail67,092 miles (+4,258)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,092 miles
    Test number
    630871724701
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

  16. Pass62,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,834 miles
    Test number
    358857288879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,834 miles (+3,136)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,834 miles
    Test number
    458587322660
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass59,698 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,698 miles
    Test number
    511909756995
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail59,698 miles (+8,337)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,698 miles
    Test number
    810545705229
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass51,361 miles (+9,058)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,361 miles
    Test number
    578343315135
    • NoteSlight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes not to x/s at time of test.
    • NoteSlight play/wear in n/s/f steering rack drumstick not to x/s at time of test.

  21. Pass42,303 miles (+10,095)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    42,303 miles
    Test number
    426176434102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,208 miles (+11,333)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    32,208 miles
    Test number
    346336433144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,875 miles (+8,175)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    20,875 miles
    Test number
    178787882024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    12,700 miles
    Test number
    327457361004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 VDT

Does LD08 VDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 VDT is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 VDT?
The MOT on LD08 VDT is valid until 1 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 VDT done?
LD08 VDT was recorded at 87,129 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 4,939 miles a year.
Has LD08 VDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 VDT has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 VDT 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 VDT find?
LD08 VDT passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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