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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LD08 XJYMOT history

LD08 XJY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 60,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

LD08 XJY blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
60,206 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 XJY
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
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 XJY was last recorded at 60,206 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 5,498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,708 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,498 miles
Average per year
3,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,206 miles
  • 2025 – 54,708 miles
  • 2024 – 52,826 miles
  • 2023 – 50,538 miles
  • 2022 – 48,667 miles
  • 2021 – 46,691 miles
  • 2020 – 45,039 miles
  • 2019 – 42,405 miles
  • 2018 – 38,226 miles
  • 2017 – 34,281 miles
  • 2016 – 30,468 miles
  • 2015 – 26,602 miles
  • 2014 – 21,995 miles
  • 2013 – 18,525 miles
  • 2012 – 15,093 miles
  • 2011 – 11,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,206 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass60,206 miles (+5,498)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    60,206 miles
    Test number
    168325627606
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass54,708 miles (+1,882)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    54,708 miles
    Test number
    230803049890
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass52,826 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    52,826 miles
    Test number
    468744723124
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail52,826 miles (+2,288)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,826 miles
    Test number
    931946672087
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass50,538 miles (+1,871)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,538 miles
    Test number
    553092560915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,667 miles (+1,976)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    48,667 miles
    Test number
    872105668511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,691 miles (+1,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    46,691 miles
    Test number
    124547765201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass45,039 miles (+2,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    45,039 miles
    Test number
    749541552376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass42,405 miles (+4,179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,405 miles
    Test number
    123765698274
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass38,226 miles (+3,945)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    38,226 miles
    Test number
    267057292147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,281 miles (+3,813)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    34,281 miles
    Test number
    961782803848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,468 miles (+3,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    30,468 miles
    Test number
    253143219897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass26,602 miles (+4,607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,602 miles
    Test number
    139489375074
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass21,995 miles (+3,470)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    21,995 miles
    Test number
    999195684040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  15. Pass18,525 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    18,525 miles
    Test number
    948807283081
    • NoteFront tyres worn to 3mm and close to slick on the edges

  16. Fail18,525 miles (+3,432)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,525 miles
    Test number
    338546883088
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres worn to 3mm and close to slick on the edges

  17. Pass15,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    15,093 miles
    Test number
    335767382093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail15,093 miles (+3,558)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,093 miles
    Test number
    565537682007
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

  19. Pass11,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    11,535 miles
    Test number
    427220081064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 XJY

Does LD08 XJY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 XJY is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 XJY?
The MOT on LD08 XJY is valid until 29 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 XJY done?
LD08 XJY was recorded at 60,206 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 3,242 miles a year.
Has LD08 XJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 XJY has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 XJY 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 XJY find?
LD08 XJY passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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