Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc
LD08 ZFLMOT history
LD08 ZFL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 155,769 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 155,769 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 8,325 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 ZFL
- 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 21 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 ZFL was last recorded at 155,769 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 7,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 148,661 miles · 21 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,108 miles
- Average per year
- 8,325 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 155,769 miles
- 2025 – 148,661 miles
- 2024 – 139,557 miles
- 2023 – 130,248 miles
- 2022 – 127,775 miles
- 2021 – 123,465 miles
- 2020 – 117,546 miles
- 2019 – 108,699 miles
- 2018 – 96,148 miles
- 2017 – 82,875 miles
- 2016 – 68,224 miles
- 2015 – 58,394 miles
- 2014 – 54,342 miles
- 2013 – 46,508 miles
- 2012 – 38,707 miles
- 2011 – 28,444 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,769 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth door mirror glasses are damaged
- AdvisoryCorrosion in both rear brake back plates
- AdvisoryCorrosion in both rear brake supply pipes
- AdvisoryFront number plate is damaged
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear axle beam
- AdvisorySlight leak from left hand front outter c v boot
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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,769 miles (+7,108)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 155,769 miles
- Test number
- 813817117148
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth door mirror glasses are damaged
- AdvisoryCorrosion in both rear brake back plates
- AdvisoryCorrosion in both rear brake supply pipes
- AdvisoryFront number plate is damaged
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear axle beam
- AdvisorySlight leak from left hand front outter c v boot
Pass148,661 miles3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 148,661 miles
- Test number
- 593819814563
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes and brake pipe nuts slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail148,658 miles (+9,101)3 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,658 miles
- Test number
- 765221671904
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Product on lens (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes and brake pipe nuts slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass139,557 miles (+23)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 139,557 miles
- Test number
- 361732300047
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))
Fail139,534 miles (+9,286)6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,534 miles
- Test number
- 334127890250
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass130,248 miles (+2,473)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 130,248 miles
- Test number
- 733682944594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,775 miles (+8)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 127,775 miles
- Test number
- 930503632890
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail127,767 miles (+4,302)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,767 miles
- Test number
- 586526945763
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass123,465 miles (+5,919)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 123,465 miles
- Test number
- 824827525908
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass117,546 miles (+8,847)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 117,546 miles
- Test number
- 840801365100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,699 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 108,699 miles
- Test number
- 533612243696
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail108,699 miles (+12,551)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,699 miles
- Test number
- 865075783526
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass96,148 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 96,148 miles
- Test number
- 994186329221
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail96,148 miles (+13,273)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,148 miles
- Test number
- 593638261454
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass82,875 miles (+4,409)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 82,875 miles
- Test number
- 748586503679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,466 miles (+10,242)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 78,466 miles
- Test number
- 809168316484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,224 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 68,224 miles
- Test number
- 696299507917
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,207 miles (+9,813)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,207 miles
- Test number
- 671219746823
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,394 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 58,394 miles
- Test number
- 189460195050
- NoteWipers slow/and require attention
Fail58,394 miles (+4,052)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,394 miles
- Test number
- 256210195069
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteWipers slow/and require attention
Pass54,342 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 54,342 miles
- Test number
- 176932694425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,342 miles (+7,834)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,342 miles
- Test number
- 396072294044
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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)
- NoteRear brakes require adjustment and servicing
Pass46,508 miles1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 46,508 miles
- Test number
- 486122083097
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteCracks appearing in tread on n/s rear tyre
- NoteRear silencer deteriated
Fail46,508 miles (+7,801)2 failures1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,508 miles
- Test number
- 599020683022
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteCracks appearing in tread on n/s rear tyre
- NoteRear silencer deteriated
Pass38,707 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 38,707 miles
- Test number
- 519722182065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,707 miles (+10,263)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,707 miles
- Test number
- 495322282025
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteWheel trims fitted
Pass28,444 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 28,444 miles
- Test number
- 516757081026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD08 ZFL
- Does LD08 ZFL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 ZFL is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 ZFL?
- The MOT on LD08 ZFL is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD08 ZFL done?
- LD08 ZFL was recorded at 155,769 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 8,325 miles a year.
- Has LD08 ZFL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 ZFL has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD08 ZFL 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 ZFL find?
- LD08 ZFL passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; both door mirror glasses are damaged, and 5 more.
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