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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 WPZMOT history

LD08 WPZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 178,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

LD08 WPZ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
178,180 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 WPZ
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
14 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 WPZ was last recorded at 178,180 miles on 15 May 2026, 12,132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,048 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
12,132 miles
Average per year
9,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,180 miles
  • 2025 – 166,048 miles
  • 2024 – 149,907 miles
  • 2022 – 140,328 miles
  • 2021 – 129,338 miles
  • 2020 – 119,497 miles
  • 2019 – 110,439 miles
  • 2018 – 99,666 miles
  • 2017 – 89,057 miles
  • 2015 – 63,988 miles
  • 2014 – 53,415 miles
  • 2013 – 48,127 miles
  • 2012 – 42,922 miles
  • 2011 – 36,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,180 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • WAHER JET LEAKS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both offside and nearside outer cv boots issuing slight grease

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside lower wishbone rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,180 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    178,180 miles
    Test number
    920337289544
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail178,180 miles (+12,132)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,180 miles
    Test number
    564448802175
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass166,048 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    166,048 miles
    Test number
    236907512744
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWAHER JET LEAKS

  4. Fail166,048 miles (+16,141)2 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,048 miles
    Test number
    882130673419
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWAHER JET LEAKS

  5. Pass149,907 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    149,907 miles
    Test number
    709885230958
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail149,907 miles (+9,579)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,907 miles
    Test number
    788200592838
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass140,328 miles (+10,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    140,328 miles
    Test number
    789136659910
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside wishbone rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass129,338 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,338 miles
    Test number
    398570735504
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both offside and nearside outer cv boots issuing slight grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside lower wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail129,338 miles (+9,841)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,338 miles
    Test number
    876525731921
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both offside and nearside outer cv boots issuing slight grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside lower wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm, tread also mis shaped (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass119,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    119,497 miles
    Test number
    462115419463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,497 miles (+9,058)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,497 miles
    Test number
    670390450998
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass110,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,439 miles
    Test number
    991120836601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail110,439 miles (+10,773)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,439 miles
    Test number
    725474953082
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass99,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    99,666 miles
    Test number
    638831230866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,666 miles (+10,609)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,666 miles
    Test number
    291102918481
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass89,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    89,057 miles
    Test number
    706853509683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,057 miles (+8,609)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,057 miles
    Test number
    582198396399
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass80,448 miles (+16,460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    80,448 miles
    Test number
    559672776936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass63,988 miles (+10,573)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,988 miles
    Test number
    423215809406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass53,415 miles (+5,288)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,415 miles
    Test number
    907771754025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,127 miles (+5,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    48,127 miles
    Test number
    115127943061
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass42,922 miles (+6,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    42,922 miles
    Test number
    319713952011
    • 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)

  23. Fail36,212 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,212 miles
    Test number
    175902401120
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  24. Pass36,212 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,212 miles
    Test number
    485922101103
    • 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)

Questions about LD08 WPZ

Does LD08 WPZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 WPZ is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 WPZ?
The MOT on LD08 WPZ is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 WPZ done?
LD08 WPZ was recorded at 178,180 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 9,407 miles a year.
Has LD08 WPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 WPZ has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 WPZ 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 WPZ find?
LD08 WPZ passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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