Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc
LD08 XDAMOT history
LD08 XDA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 113,884 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 113,884 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,959 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 XDA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 XDA was last recorded at 113,884 miles on 3 Jan 2026, 7,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 106,026 miles · 8 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,858 miles
- Average per year
- 5,959 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,884 miles
- 2025 – 106,026 miles
- 2024 – 104,729 miles
- 2023 – 104,727 miles
- 2022 – 99,885 miles
- 2021 – 97,323 miles
- 2019 – 95,021 miles
- 2018 – 89,081 miles
- 2016 – 84,053 miles
- 2015 – 75,315 miles
- 2014 – 66,467 miles
- 2013 – 56,419 miles
- 2012 – 43,454 miles
- 2011 – 25,698 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,884 miles
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
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, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 18 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,884 miles (+7,858)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 113,884 miles
- Test number
- 815015551939
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass106,026 miles (+1,297)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 106,026 miles
- Test number
- 301633661603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,729 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 104,729 miles
- Test number
- 492301948792
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,727 miles (+4,842)1 dangerous13 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,727 miles
- Test number
- 468444611655
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass99,885 miles (+2,562)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 99,885 miles
- Test number
- 357863625670
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,323 miles (+1,314)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 97,323 miles
- Test number
- 153818661434
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight lag in performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass96,009 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 96,009 miles
- Test number
- 550766477676
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak from front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple small splits in the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail96,003 miles (+982)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,003 miles
- Test number
- 652004786381
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak from front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple small splits in the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OSR has lower brake effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass95,021 miles (+4,550)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 95,021 miles
- Test number
- 399126070674
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass90,471 miles (+1,390)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 90,471 miles
- Test number
- 370552632522
- AdvisorySmall leak from rear exhaust join
Pass89,081 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 89,081 miles
- Test number
- 528462754643
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,081 miles (+5,028)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,081 miles
- Test number
- 852982827937
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass84,053 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 84,053 miles
- Test number
- 408040885023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,052 miles (+8,737)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,052 miles
- Test number
- 992681673423
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass75,315 miles (+8,848)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 75,315 miles
- Test number
- 510799020595
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Pass66,467 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 66,467 miles
- Test number
- 529085344381
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine light on dash
Fail66,467 miles (+10,048)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,467 miles
- Test number
- 767095544308
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine light on dash
Pass56,419 miles (+12,965)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 56,419 miles
- Test number
- 435260143488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,454 miles (+17,756)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 43,454 miles
- Test number
- 649317142393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,698 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 25,698 miles
- Test number
- 917057171046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD08 XDA
- Does LD08 XDA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 XDA is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 XDA?
- The MOT on LD08 XDA is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD08 XDA done?
- LD08 XDA was recorded at 113,884 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 5,959 miles a year.
- Has LD08 XDA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 XDA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on LD08 XDA 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 XDA find?
- LD08 XDA passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.
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