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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 XDWMOT history

LD08 XDW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 75,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

LD08 XDW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
75,891 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 XDW
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
9 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 XDW was last recorded at 75,891 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 8,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,812 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,079 miles
Average per year
4,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,891 miles
  • 2025 – 67,812 miles
  • 2024 – 57,406 miles
  • 2023 – 49,996 miles
  • 2022 – 32,451 miles
  • 2021 – 17,376 miles
  • 2020 – 17,082 miles
  • 2019 – 16,772 miles
  • 2018 – 16,408 miles
  • 2017 – 16,088 miles
  • 2016 – 15,584 miles
  • 2015 – 15,097 miles
  • 2014 – 14,508 miles
  • 2013 – 13,752 miles
  • 2012 – 13,206 miles
  • 2011 – 12,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,891 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,891 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    75,891 miles
    Test number
    876060187896
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail75,891 miles (+8,079)1 dangerous3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,891 miles
    Test number
    199481091846
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass67,812 miles (+10,406)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    67,812 miles
    Test number
    869525463688
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  4. Pass57,406 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    57,406 miles
    Test number
    753468085033
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel high
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail57,406 miles (+7,410)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,406 miles
    Test number
    654830322452
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel high
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass49,996 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    49,996 miles
    Test number
    812168648000
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor stone chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated but pads not worn below minimum specifications
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn very low on inner edge. Cords almost exposed. Tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail49,996 miles (+17,545)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,996 miles
    Test number
    106036208321
    • MajorOffside Front Inner 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 Minor stone chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated but pads not worn below minimum specifications
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn very low on inner edge. Cords almost exposed. Tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass32,451 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    32,451 miles
    Test number
    569599615298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail32,451 miles (+15,075)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,451 miles
    Test number
    337739979467
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass17,376 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    17,376 miles
    Test number
    677479529112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,082 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    17,082 miles
    Test number
    565560244254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,772 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    16,772 miles
    Test number
    430869905109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,408 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    16,408 miles
    Test number
    969445271665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,088 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    16,088 miles
    Test number
    309800919597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,584 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    15,584 miles
    Test number
    861341482434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,097 miles (+589)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    15,097 miles
    Test number
    366782085025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,508 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    14,508 miles
    Test number
    496224694008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,752 miles (+546)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    13,752 miles
    Test number
    178594183035
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges and slightly perrished
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on edges

  19. Pass13,206 miles (+739)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    13,206 miles
    Test number
    318479782092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Pass12,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    12,467 miles
    Test number
    568626391017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 XDW

Does LD08 XDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 XDW is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 XDW?
The MOT on LD08 XDW is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 XDW done?
LD08 XDW was recorded at 75,891 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 4,214 miles a year.
Has LD08 XDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 XDW has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 XDW 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 XDW find?
LD08 XDW passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 2 more.

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