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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 WGAMOT history

LD08 WGA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 82,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

LD08 WGA grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
82,815 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 WGA
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
15 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 WGA was last recorded at 82,815 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 9,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Dec 2021: 62,118 miles, lower than 62,808 miles on 7 Dec 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
73,198 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,617 miles
Average per year
3,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,815 miles
  • 2025 – 73,198 miles
  • 2024 – 70,052 miles
  • 2023 – 65,288 miles
  • 2022 – 65,174 miles
  • 2021 – 62,118 miles
  • 2020 – 60,164 miles
  • 2019 – 54,293 miles
  • 2018 – 51,923 miles
  • 2017 – 49,562 miles
  • 2016 – 48,897 miles
  • 2015 – 46,264 miles
  • 2014 – 41,968 miles
  • 2013 – 37,338 miles
  • 2012 – 32,962 miles
  • 2011 – 29,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,815 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,815 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    82,815 miles
    Test number
    652945167186
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail82,815 miles (+9,617)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,815 miles
    Test number
    755510207507
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,198 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2026
    Odometer
    73,198 miles
    Test number
    535601250610
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail73,198 miles (+3,146)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,198 miles
    Test number
    993595517546
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,052 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    70,052 miles
    Test number
    503015635682
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail70,052 miles (+4,764)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,052 miles
    Test number
    246077959153
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass65,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    65,288 miles
    Test number
    486794979186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail65,288 miles (+114)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,288 miles
    Test number
    858500236599
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass65,174 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    65,174 miles
    Test number
    459757128969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail65,174 miles (+3,056)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,174 miles
    Test number
    272590152528
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass62,118 miles (-690)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    62,118 miles
    Test number
    641977515029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,808 miles (+2,644)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,808 miles
    Test number
    275307210973
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  13. Pass60,164 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    60,164 miles
    Test number
    422472305638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,161 miles (+5,868)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,161 miles
    Test number
    849435478408
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass54,293 miles (+2,370)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,293 miles
    Test number
    585993535576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    51,923 miles
    Test number
    521300517455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,923 miles (+2,361)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,923 miles
    Test number
    544095278974
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  18. Pass49,562 miles (+665)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    49,562 miles
    Test number
    103338315140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,897 miles (+2,633)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,897 miles
    Test number
    322506117205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,264 miles (+4,296)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,264 miles
    Test number
    167808775098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,968 miles (+4,630)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,968 miles
    Test number
    437757874035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHazard light switch is working as it should but the light on the switch stays illuminated

  22. Pass37,338 miles (+4,376)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,338 miles
    Test number
    207162793094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,962 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,962 miles
    Test number
    118944592014
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass32,962 miles (+3,915)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,962 miles
    Test number
    977774092046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,047 miles
    Test number
    385577991004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,047 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,047 miles
    Test number
    478577791036
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LD08 WGA

Does LD08 WGA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 WGA is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 WGA?
The MOT on LD08 WGA is valid until 12 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 WGA done?
LD08 WGA was recorded at 82,815 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 3,580 miles a year.
Has LD08 WGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 WGA has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 WGA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD08 WGA find?
LD08 WGA passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive.

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