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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 XEGMOT history

LD08 XEG is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 99,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

LD08 XEG grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
99,241 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 XEG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 XEG was last recorded at 99,241 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 2,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,804 miles · 11 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2,437 miles
Average per year
4,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,241 miles
  • 2025 – 91,697 miles
  • 2024 – 84,882 miles
  • 2023 – 82,367 miles
  • 2022 – 82,343 miles
  • 2021 – 80,422 miles
  • 2020 – 78,301 miles
  • 2019 – 73,035 miles
  • 2018 – 67,638 miles
  • 2017 – 63,359 miles
  • 2016 – 60,072 miles
  • 2015 – 54,600 miles
  • 2014 – 47,853 miles
  • 2013 – 39,797 miles
  • 2012 – 33,061 miles
  • 2011 – 24,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,241 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,241 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    99,241 miles
    Test number
    233653184173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    96,804 miles
    Test number
    640020004671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail96,804 miles (+5,107)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,804 miles
    Test number
    310464064301
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass91,697 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    91,697 miles
    Test number
    638978610262
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail91,696 miles (+6,814)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,696 miles
    Test number
    274379084963
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass84,882 miles (+2,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,882 miles
    Test number
    767920496684
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass82,367 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    82,367 miles
    Test number
    853465757864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,343 miles (+1,921)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    82,343 miles
    Test number
    270674389217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edge's + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edge's + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass80,422 miles (+2,121)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    80,422 miles
    Test number
    271434525612
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner & outer edge's - No cords or ply exposed time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass78,301 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    78,301 miles
    Test number
    816340940162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail78,301 miles (+5,266)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,301 miles
    Test number
    926655329175
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass73,035 miles (+116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    73,035 miles
    Test number
    700768818597
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  13. Fail72,919 miles (+5,281)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,919 miles
    Test number
    490875802520
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  14. Pass67,638 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,638 miles
    Test number
    148217996483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,580 miles (+4,221)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,580 miles
    Test number
    239769221553
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass63,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,359 miles
    Test number
    398206346326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,359 miles (+3,287)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,359 miles
    Test number
    430930812648
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass60,072 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,072 miles
    Test number
    935368606103
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres tread cracking

  19. Fail60,057 miles (+5,457)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,057 miles
    Test number
    962126898722
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres tread cracking

  20. Pass54,600 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,600 miles
    Test number
    519400675087
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and starting to get low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn and bald on inner edge
    • NoteHandbrake travel, but still has a reserve

  21. Fail54,600 miles (+6,747)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,600 miles
    Test number
    498508065025
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteHandbrake travel, but still has a reserve
    • NoteN/s front tyre tread worn on inner edge and starting to get low
    • NoteO/s front tyre tread worn and bald on inner edge
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  22. Pass47,853 miles (+8,056)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,853 miles
    Test number
    586196384020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,797 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,797 miles
    Test number
    215691973070
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdevise both front tyres have cracks to tread advise replacement

  24. Pass39,797 miles (+6,736)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,797 miles
    Test number
    678701173060
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdevise both front tyres have cracks to tread advise replacement

  25. Pass33,061 miles (+8,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    33,061 miles
    Test number
    296142602413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass24,700 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,700 miles
    Test number
    575905291001
    • NoteAdvise nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteAdvise offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  27. Fail24,700 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,700 miles
    Test number
    137325991064
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdvise nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteAdvise offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Questions about LD08 XEG

Does LD08 XEG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 XEG is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 XEG?
The MOT on LD08 XEG is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 XEG done?
LD08 XEG was recorded at 99,241 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 4,826 miles a year.
Has LD08 XEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 XEG has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 XEG 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 XEG find?
LD08 XEG passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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