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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,422 cc

LD08 WREMOT history

LD08 WRE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 86,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

LD08 WRE silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
86,553 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 WRE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 WRE was last recorded at 86,553 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 6,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,034 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,519 miles
Average per year
4,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,553 miles
  • 2025 – 80,034 miles
  • 2024 – 76,153 miles
  • 2023 – 71,892 miles
  • 2022 – 67,644 miles
  • 2021 – 63,670 miles
  • 2020 – 61,985 miles
  • 2019 – 59,240 miles
  • 2018 – 55,136 miles
  • 2017 – 49,639 miles
  • 2016 – 43,764 miles
  • 2015 – 39,058 miles
  • 2014 – 34,734 miles
  • 2013 – 29,323 miles
  • 2012 – 21,468 miles
  • 2011 – 17,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,553 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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,553 miles (+6,519)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    86,553 miles
    Test number
    984760839255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    80,034 miles
    Test number
    584872626929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail80,034 miles (+3,881)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,034 miles
    Test number
    820041777996
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  4. Pass76,153 miles (+4,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    76,153 miles
    Test number
    727795494103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass71,892 miles (+4,248)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,892 miles
    Test number
    316023789063
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. Pass67,644 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    67,644 miles
    Test number
    993866858572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail67,640 miles (+3,970)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,640 miles
    Test number
    211874957655
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has travel
  8. Pass63,670 miles (+1,685)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    63,670 miles
    Test number
    676794447259
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock dust cover broken
  9. Pass61,985 miles (+2,745)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    61,985 miles
    Test number
    605054305190
    • 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))
  10. Pass59,240 miles (+4,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    59,240 miles
    Test number
    527032124262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass55,136 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,136 miles
    Test number
    954203362428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  12. Fail55,136 miles (+5,497)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,136 miles
    Test number
    405395200787
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  13. Pass49,639 miles (+5,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    49,639 miles
    Test number
    801456146173
    • AdvisoryOsf side light bulb only came on once it was tapped
  14. Pass43,764 miles (+4,706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    43,764 miles
    Test number
    102498986290
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back circular bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNail in the nsr tyre
  15. Fail39,058 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,058 miles
    Test number
    737081005267
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  16. Pass39,058 miles (+4,324)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    39,058 miles
    Test number
    767301505284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,734 miles2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,734 miles
    Test number
    597135274177
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRecommend check/adjust tracking.
  18. Pass34,734 miles (+5,411)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    34,734 miles
    Test number
    725495374132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRecommend check/adjust tracking.
  19. Pass29,323 miles (+7,855)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    29,323 miles
    Test number
    229543903241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass21,468 miles (+4,116)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    21,468 miles
    Test number
    507116372028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,352 miles
    Test number
    165831001117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 WRE

Does LD08 WRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 WRE is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 WRE?
The MOT on LD08 WRE is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 WRE done?
LD08 WRE was recorded at 86,553 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 4,533 miles a year.
Has LD08 WRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 WRE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 WRE 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 WRE find?
LD08 WRE passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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