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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 WGMMOT history

LD08 WGM is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 141,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

LD08 WGM grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
141,995 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 WGM
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 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 WGM was last recorded at 141,995 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,979 miles · 3 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
7,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,995 miles
  • 2025 – 133,050 miles
  • 2024 – 124,248 miles
  • 2023 – 114,795 miles
  • 2022 – 106,104 miles
  • 2021 – 99,003 miles
  • 2020 – 95,190 miles
  • 2019 – 88,765 miles
  • 2018 – 82,225 miles
  • 2017 – 75,344 miles
  • 2016 – 68,375 miles
  • 2015 – 62,023 miles
  • 2014 – 53,318 miles
  • 2013 – 44,640 miles
  • 2012 – 36,370 miles
  • 2011 – 26,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,995 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Borderline MOT pass.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Shock absorber bump stops splitting/perished.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass141,995 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    141,995 miles
    Test number
    828467793310
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail141,979 miles (+8,929)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,979 miles
    Test number
    791515486549
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,050 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    133,050 miles
    Test number
    154036537394
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Borderline MOT pass. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing inner edge.
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber bump stops splitting/perished.

  4. Fail133,050 miles (+8,802)3 major1 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,050 miles
    Test number
    339729876864
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High level brake light. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb appears to be incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Empty on presentation. Borderline pass as pipe is split and washers weak. (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at end and poor. Borderline pass. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Borderline MOT pass. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Borderline MOT pass. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing inner edge.
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber bump stops splitting/perished.

  5. Pass124,248 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    124,248 miles
    Test number
    911345846197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail124,248 miles (+9,453)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,248 miles
    Test number
    526784036692
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass114,795 miles (+8,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    114,795 miles
    Test number
    407698460853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass106,104 miles (+7,101)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    106,104 miles
    Test number
    234160948054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,003 miles (+3,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    99,003 miles
    Test number
    678252233662
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass95,190 miles (+6,425)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    95,190 miles
    Test number
    937863775610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,765 miles
    Test number
    656083666330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,765 miles (+6,540)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,765 miles
    Test number
    182831842249
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  13. Pass82,225 miles (+6,881)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,225 miles
    Test number
    950668211817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,344 miles (+6,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    75,344 miles
    Test number
    803191957812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass68,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,375 miles
    Test number
    753626284434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,375 miles (+6,352)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,375 miles
    Test number
    265695582899
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

  17. Pass62,023 miles (+8,705)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,023 miles
    Test number
    425641305110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,318 miles
    Test number
    195378384451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,314 miles (+8,674)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,314 miles
    Test number
    156008284079
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass44,640 miles (+8,270)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,640 miles
    Test number
    838589873072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass36,370 miles (+9,518)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,370 miles
    Test number
    628461092044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    26,852 miles
    Test number
    789397771082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 WGM

Does LD08 WGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 WGM is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 WGM?
The MOT on LD08 WGM is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 WGM done?
LD08 WGM was recorded at 141,995 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 7,563 miles a year.
Has LD08 WGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 WGM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 WGM 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 WGM find?
LD08 WGM passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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