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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LD08 ZFJMOT history

LD08 ZFJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 37,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

LD08 ZFJ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
37,963 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 ZFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 ZFJ was last recorded at 37,963 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
37,523 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
440 miles
Average per year
1,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,963 miles
  • 2025 – 37,523 miles
  • 2024 – 37,029 miles
  • 2023 – 35,351 miles
  • 2022 – 33,528 miles
  • 2021 – 31,609 miles
  • 2020 – 29,872 miles
  • 2019 – 27,875 miles
  • 2018 – 26,015 miles
  • 2017 – 24,158 miles
  • 2016 – 22,382 miles
  • 2015 – 20,483 miles
  • 2014 – 18,359 miles
  • 2013 – 16,057 miles
  • 2012 – 13,996 miles
  • 2011 – 11,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,963 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,963 miles (+440)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    37,963 miles
    Test number
    847594182943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass37,523 miles (+494)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    37,523 miles
    Test number
    838600087000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass37,029 miles (+1,678)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    37,029 miles
    Test number
    792601343218
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake pedal low in operation ( requires investigation )

  4. Pass35,351 miles (+1,823)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    35,351 miles
    Test number
    637367737647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake pedal low

  5. Pass33,528 miles (+1,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    33,528 miles
    Test number
    157463366670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass31,609 miles (+1,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    31,609 miles
    Test number
    377994050251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass29,872 miles (+1,997)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    29,872 miles
    Test number
    526321976818
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass27,875 miles (+1,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    27,875 miles
    Test number
    193601287546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass26,015 miles (+1,857)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    26,015 miles
    Test number
    577479889156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    24,158 miles
    Test number
    871130567752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail24,154 miles (+1,772)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,154 miles
    Test number
    714810544673
    • FailureNearside 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)

  12. Pass22,382 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    22,382 miles
    Test number
    206871741839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,483 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,483 miles
    Test number
    456115055088
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

  14. Fail20,483 miles (+2,124)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,483 miles
    Test number
    628325955056
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

  15. Pass18,359 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    18,359 miles
    Test number
    395263164049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,057 miles (+2,061)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    16,057 miles
    Test number
    839996063027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    13,996 miles
    Test number
    125680882006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail13,996 miles (+2,574)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,996 miles
    Test number
    908890782067
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass11,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    11,422 miles
    Test number
    475401581045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 ZFJ

Does LD08 ZFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 ZFJ is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 ZFJ?
The MOT on LD08 ZFJ is valid until 29 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 ZFJ done?
LD08 ZFJ was recorded at 37,963 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 1,757 miles a year.
Has LD08 ZFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 ZFJ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on LD08 ZFJ 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 ZFJ find?
LD08 ZFJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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