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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LD08 XBNMOT history

LD08 XBN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 99,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

LD08 XBN blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
99,594 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 XBN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 XBN was last recorded at 99,594 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 5,393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
94,201 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,393 miles
Average per year
5,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,594 miles
  • 2025 – 94,201 miles
  • 2024 – 89,855 miles
  • 2023 – 85,596 miles
  • 2022 – 78,955 miles
  • 2021 – 74,881 miles
  • 2020 – 70,373 miles
  • 2019 – 65,132 miles
  • 2018 – 59,375 miles
  • 2017 – 55,110 miles
  • 2016 – 50,724 miles
  • 2015 – 46,916 miles
  • 2014 – 42,026 miles
  • 2013 – 36,471 miles
  • 2012 – 30,184 miles
  • 2011 – 24,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,594 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,594 miles (+5,393)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    99,594 miles
    Test number
    787111693120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    94,201 miles
    Test number
    899781362865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail94,201 miles (+4,346)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,201 miles
    Test number
    138076780066
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass89,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,855 miles
    Test number
    126874506050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail89,855 miles (+4,259)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,855 miles
    Test number
    217987925116
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass85,596 miles (+6,641)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,596 miles
    Test number
    455834550629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,955 miles (+4,074)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    78,955 miles
    Test number
    113488995374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,881 miles (+4,508)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,881 miles
    Test number
    267350534719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,373 miles (+5,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,373 miles
    Test number
    624672667147
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass65,132 miles (+5,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,132 miles
    Test number
    990357773385
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass59,375 miles (+4,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,375 miles
    Test number
    196150252272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass55,110 miles (+4,386)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,110 miles
    Test number
    950168694147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,724 miles
    Test number
    333883207823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear need adjust

  14. Fail50,724 miles (+3,808)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,724 miles
    Test number
    841344180001
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear need adjust

  15. Pass46,916 miles (+4,890)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,916 miles
    Test number
    329283275036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,026 miles (+5,555)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,026 miles
    Test number
    439318074016
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteFront wiper blades not in good condition

  17. Pass36,471 miles (+6,287)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,471 miles
    Test number
    197278473019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,184 miles (+5,450)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,184 miles
    Test number
    187639582449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,734 miles
    Test number
    479377381003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 XBN

Does LD08 XBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 XBN is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 XBN?
The MOT on LD08 XBN is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 XBN done?
LD08 XBN was recorded at 99,594 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 5,006 miles a year.
Has LD08 XBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 XBN has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 XBN 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 XBN find?
LD08 XBN passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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