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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LD08 ZFFMOT history

LD08 ZFF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 70,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

LD08 ZFF black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
70,274 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 ZFF
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
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 ZFF was last recorded at 70,274 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 9,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,579 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,695 miles
Average per year
3,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,274 miles
  • 2024 – 60,579 miles
  • 2023 – 52,374 miles
  • 2022 – 48,059 miles
  • 2021 – 43,078 miles
  • 2020 – 42,610 miles
  • 2019 – 39,334 miles
  • 2018 – 34,563 miles
  • 2017 – 33,464 miles
  • 2016 – 31,429 miles
  • 2015 – 29,619 miles
  • 2014 – 27,705 miles
  • 2013 – 26,742 miles
  • 2012 – 24,534 miles
  • 2011 – 18,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,274 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70r14

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear exhaust box corroded 2nd skin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set but to zero as too low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,274 miles (+9,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    70,274 miles
    Test number
    958559134685
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass60,579 miles (+8,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    60,579 miles
    Test number
    894506177146
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass52,374 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    52,374 miles
    Test number
    395905834761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded 2nd skin

  4. Fail52,363 miles (+4,304)2 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,363 miles
    Test number
    615781860824
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced mirror indicator (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Done (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded 2nd skin

  5. Pass48,059 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    48,059 miles
    Test number
    649385414727
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set but to zero as too low

  6. Fail48,059 miles (+4,981)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,059 miles
    Test number
    768898173506
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure broken at top mount and suspect lower offside fixing also (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low carriedout adjustment (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set but to zero as too low

  7. Pass43,078 miles (+468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    43,078 miles
    Test number
    887899966181
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass42,610 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    42,610 miles
    Test number
    645622040063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail42,610 miles (+3,276)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,610 miles
    Test number
    972243273007
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction x2 (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass39,334 miles (+4,771)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,334 miles
    Test number
    220534604545
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass34,563 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    34,563 miles
    Test number
    609069025126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail34,561 miles (+1,097)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,561 miles
    Test number
    281868343946
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass33,464 miles (+2,035)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    33,464 miles
    Test number
    464150093226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,429 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    31,429 miles
    Test number
    446292967409
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension bushes splitting have play

  15. Fail31,429 miles (+1,810)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,429 miles
    Test number
    727357978658
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension bushes splitting have play

  16. Pass29,619 miles (+1,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    29,619 miles
    Test number
    560208696237
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  17. Pass27,705 miles (+963)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    27,705 miles
    Test number
    335331514370
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass26,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    26,742 miles
    Test number
    876475823329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail26,742 miles (+2,208)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,742 miles
    Test number
    578075423311
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  20. Pass24,534 miles (+1,494)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    24,534 miles
    Test number
    977591832386
    • NoteFront brake pads below half worn

  21. Pass23,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    23,040 miles
    Test number
    675510632119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,039 miles (+4,186)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,039 miles
    Test number
    638630832175
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass18,853 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,853 miles
    Test number
    259220131128
    • 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)

Questions about LD08 ZFF

Does LD08 ZFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 ZFF is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 ZFF?
The MOT on LD08 ZFF is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 ZFF done?
LD08 ZFF was recorded at 70,274 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 3,525 miles a year.
Has LD08 ZFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 ZFF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LD08 ZFF 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 ZFF find?
LD08 ZFF passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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