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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LD08 ZFGMOT history

LD08 ZFG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 197,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.

LD08 ZFG blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2026
Mileage
197,648 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 ZFG
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
15 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 ZFG was last recorded at 197,648 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 12,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,160 miles · 2 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
12,488 miles
Average per year
11,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 197,648 miles
  • 2024 – 185,160 miles
  • 2023 – 175,793 miles
  • 2022 – 167,169 miles
  • 2021 – 155,517 miles
  • 2020 – 144,127 miles
  • 2019 – 124,794 miles
  • 2018 – 105,825 miles
  • 2017 – 88,142 miles
  • 2016 – 79,271 miles
  • 2015 – 66,181 miles
  • 2014 – 56,179 miles
  • 2013 – 46,358 miles
  • 2012 – 40,256 miles
  • 2011 – 30,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,648 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on hand brake
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    197,648 miles
    Test number
    421777784634
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on hand brake
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail197,648 miles (+12,488)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,648 miles
    Test number
    684691648938
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on hand brake
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass185,160 miles (+9,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    185,160 miles
    Test number
    580713162034
    • AdvisoryAge related surface rust underneath

  4. Pass175,793 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    175,793 miles
    Test number
    992728271665
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (outer sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Fail175,793 miles (+190)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,793 miles
    Test number
    264783243830
    • Repaired at testExhaust silencer insecure exhaust clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (outer sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Fail175,603 miles (+8,434)2 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,603 miles
    Test number
    430705934959
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working ( pre 2009 )

  7. Pass167,169 miles (+11,652)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    167,169 miles
    Test number
    516512266268
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill has surface corrosion

  8. Pass155,517 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    155,517 miles
    Test number
    903332981246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail155,513 miles (+11,386)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,513 miles
    Test number
    154630562925
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass144,127 miles (+33)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    144,127 miles
    Test number
    881790086962
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOSF headlamp bracket broken but not insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail144,094 miles (+19,300)6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,094 miles
    Test number
    685946815068
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOSF headlamp bracket broken but not insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass124,794 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    124,794 miles
    Test number
    736776446848
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail124,794 miles (+18,969)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,794 miles
    Test number
    463397660723
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass105,825 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,825 miles
    Test number
    398659768234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail105,825 miles (+17,683)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,825 miles
    Test number
    978441648452
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint to flexi joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass88,142 miles (+8,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,142 miles
    Test number
    475678953848
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak slight oil leak top of engine

  17. Pass79,271 miles (+13,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,271 miles
    Test number
    225401620080
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass66,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,181 miles
    Test number
    497974695020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,181 miles (+10,002)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,181 miles
    Test number
    376024095026
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass56,179 miles (+9,821)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,179 miles
    Test number
    897782404175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass46,358 miles (+6,102)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,358 miles
    Test number
    126571193430
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre perished
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass40,256 miles (+10,165)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,256 miles
    Test number
    167925802156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass30,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,091 miles
    Test number
    949791391084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 ZFG

Does LD08 ZFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 ZFG expired on 17 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 ZFG?
The MOT on LD08 ZFG expired on 17 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 ZFG done?
LD08 ZFG was recorded at 197,648 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 11,720 miles a year.
Has LD08 ZFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 ZFG has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 ZFG 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 ZFG find?
LD08 ZFG passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: little reserve travel on hand brake; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area.

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