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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 WFTMOT history

LD08 WFT is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 106,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2022.

LD08 WFT grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2023
Mileage
106,870 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2022
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 WFT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2023
Latest MOT test
16 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 WFT was last recorded at 106,870 miles on 16 May 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,868 miles · 14 May 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 106,870 miles
  • 2021 – 104,789 miles
  • 2020 – 101,134 miles
  • 2019 – 95,626 miles
  • 2018 – 88,809 miles
  • 2017 – 85,098 miles
  • 2016 – 80,871 miles
  • 2015 – 72,319 miles
  • 2014 – 62,738 miles
  • 2013 – 56,682 miles
  • 2012 – 50,754 miles
  • 2011 – 47,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,870 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Outer CV Gaiter has grease around gaiter, still secure and no damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,870 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    106,870 miles
    Test number
    224015459817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail106,868 miles (+2,079)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,868 miles
    Test number
    573708102698
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass104,789 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    104,789 miles
    Test number
    153709016637
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail104,789 miles (+3,655)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,789 miles
    Test number
    436817329258
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass101,134 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    101,134 miles
    Test number
    808452966233
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer tyre wall badly cracked
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind o/s/r

  6. Fail101,134 miles (+5,508)2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,134 miles
    Test number
    969215411105
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer tyre wall badly cracked
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind o/s/r

  7. Pass95,626 miles (+6,817)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2020
    Odometer
    95,626 miles
    Test number
    251456087774
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass88,809 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,809 miles
    Test number
    879569474733
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Fail88,809 miles (+3,711)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,809 miles
    Test number
    813844372646
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass85,098 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,098 miles
    Test number
    534846579713
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV Gaiter has grease around gaiter, still secure and no damage
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Fail85,090 miles (+4,219)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,090 miles
    Test number
    980569837814
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV Gaiter has grease around gaiter, still secure and no damage
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong Advisory: Both (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass80,871 miles (+8,552)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,871 miles
    Test number
    637452954533
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever has alot of travel
    • AdvisoryNearside front drop link has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside outer driveshaft gaitor deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside rear indicator discolouring
    • AdvisoryRear tyres low on tread

  13. Pass72,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,319 miles
    Test number
    628626975041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,319 miles (+9,581)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,319 miles
    Test number
    857906975022
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass62,738 miles (+6,056)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,738 miles
    Test number
    155515484475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,682 miles (+5,928)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,682 miles
    Test number
    186114883088
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/F W/Screen Wiper-Blade Not Clearing screen Correc tly

  17. Pass50,754 miles (+3,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,754 miles
    Test number
    127272072424
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass47,127 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,127 miles
    Test number
    697239181097
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LD08 WFT

Does LD08 WFT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 WFT expired on 19 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 WFT?
The MOT on LD08 WFT expired on 19 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 WFT done?
LD08 WFT was recorded at 106,870 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2022, an average of 5,368 miles a year.
Has LD08 WFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 WFT has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LD08 WFT 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 WFT find?
LD08 WFT passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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