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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LD08 VDXMOT history

LD08 VDX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 106,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

LD08 VDX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
106,945 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 VDX
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
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 VDX was last recorded at 106,945 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,945 miles · 17 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,945 miles
  • 2025 – 103,189 miles
  • 2024 – 95,535 miles
  • 2023 – 86,181 miles
  • 2022 – 78,915 miles
  • 2021 – 70,323 miles
  • 2020 – 68,224 miles
  • 2019 – 62,441 miles
  • 2018 – 59,751 miles
  • 2017 – 57,194 miles
  • 2016 – 55,678 miles
  • 2015 – 53,432 miles
  • 2014 – 48,701 miles
  • 2013 – 41,458 miles
  • 2012 – 24,091 miles
  • 2011 – 17,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,945 miles
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split at shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2021

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,945 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    106,945 miles
    Test number
    471246025573
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split at shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail106,945 miles (+3,756)1 dangerous4 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,945 miles
    Test number
    125676263792
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split at shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass103,189 miles (+109)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    103,189 miles
    Test number
    830706619943
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail103,080 miles (+7,545)7 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,080 miles
    Test number
    614022748107
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass95,535 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    95,535 miles
    Test number
    260230486201
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail95,535 miles (+9,354)1 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,535 miles
    Test number
    156997262977
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass86,181 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,181 miles
    Test number
    217257811457
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail86,181 miles (+7,266)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,181 miles
    Test number
    523391687136
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass78,915 miles (+382)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,915 miles
    Test number
    369308744705
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Fail78,533 miles (+8,210)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,533 miles
    Test number
    149891561369
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass70,323 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,323 miles
    Test number
    933200768150
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail70,317 miles (+2,093)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,317 miles
    Test number
    432139922397
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass68,224 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    68,224 miles
    Test number
    858410175052
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNail in O/S rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  14. Fail68,224 miles (+5,783)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,224 miles
    Test number
    192320190690
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNail in O/S rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  15. Pass62,441 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,441 miles
    Test number
    703393972430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake wear sensor broken

  16. Fail62,441 miles (+2,690)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,441 miles
    Test number
    608850168309
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake wear sensor broken

  17. Pass59,751 miles (+2,557)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    59,751 miles
    Test number
    743058900185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,194 miles (+1,516)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    57,194 miles
    Test number
    308814434874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,678 miles (+2,246)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,678 miles
    Test number
    258383487516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,432 miles (+4,731)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    53,432 miles
    Test number
    368565535169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,701 miles (+7,243)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,701 miles
    Test number
    888108524134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass41,458 miles (+17,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    41,458 miles
    Test number
    145795303135
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  23. Pass24,091 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,091 miles
    Test number
    827686632185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail24,091 miles (+6,767)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,091 miles
    Test number
    899726332131
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass17,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    17,324 miles
    Test number
    408169021104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 VDX

Does LD08 VDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 VDX is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 VDX?
The MOT on LD08 VDX is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 VDX done?
LD08 VDX was recorded at 106,945 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 5,866 miles a year.
Has LD08 VDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 VDX has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 VDX 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 VDX find?
LD08 VDX passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease; offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split at shaft, and 1 more.

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