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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 XDVMOT history

LD08 XDV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 114,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2025.

LD08 XDV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2026
Mileage
114,617 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 XDV
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
5 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2026
Latest MOT test
19 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 XDV was last recorded at 114,617 miles on 19 May 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,615 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,617 miles
  • 2024 – 107,965 miles
  • 2023 – 102,371 miles
  • 2022 – 95,889 miles
  • 2020 – 88,040 miles
  • 2019 – 81,694 miles
  • 2018 – 73,995 miles
  • 2017 – 67,029 miles
  • 2016 – 54,326 miles
  • 2015 – 44,168 miles
  • 2014 – 34,290 miles
  • 2013 – 24,898 miles
  • 2012 – 17,188 miles
  • 2011 – 8,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,617 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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass114,617 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    114,617 miles
    Test number
    181456808371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail114,615 miles (+6,650)2 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,615 miles
    Test number
    305463854745
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass107,965 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    107,965 miles
    Test number
    727622821889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail107,959 miles (+5,588)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,959 miles
    Test number
    160407292395
    • 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass102,371 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    102,371 miles
    Test number
    238260027275
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail102,371 miles (+6,482)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,371 miles
    Test number
    197191962210
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass95,889 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,889 miles
    Test number
    964226486906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer c/c boot leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail95,889 miles (+7,849)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,889 miles
    Test number
    170806836720
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer c/c boot leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass88,040 miles (+6,346)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,040 miles
    Test number
    128228091056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,694 miles (+7,699)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,694 miles
    Test number
    508428207356
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges

  11. Pass73,995 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,995 miles
    Test number
    798378986946
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail73,995 miles (+6,966)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,995 miles
    Test number
    551443239835
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is perished.

  13. Pass67,029 miles (+12,703)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,029 miles
    Test number
    966477984341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,326 miles (+10,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,326 miles
    Test number
    674749277841
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail44,168 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,168 miles
    Test number
    236832335182
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass44,168 miles (+9,878)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,168 miles
    Test number
    787722535187
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass34,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    34,290 miles
    Test number
    178867404106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,290 miles (+9,392)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,290 miles
    Test number
    296947204159
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass24,898 miles (+7,710)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    24,898 miles
    Test number
    288294113444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,188 miles (+8,754)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    17,188 miles
    Test number
    236588812188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSmall crack in Offside rear light lense.

  21. Pass8,434 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    8,434 miles
    Test number
    899348211179
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges

Questions about LD08 XDV

Does LD08 XDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 XDV expired on 18 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 XDV?
The MOT on LD08 XDV expired on 18 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 XDV done?
LD08 XDV was recorded at 114,617 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2025, an average of 7,553 miles a year.
Has LD08 XDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 XDV has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 XDV 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 XDV find?
LD08 XDV passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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