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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 ZJNMOT history

LD08 ZJN is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 77,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

LD08 ZJN grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
77,399 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 ZJN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 ZJN was last recorded at 77,399 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,339 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
60 miles
Average per year
3,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,399 miles
  • 2025 – 70,922 miles
  • 2024 – 66,066 miles
  • 2023 – 63,213 miles
  • 2022 – 56,280 miles
  • 2021 – 49,653 miles
  • 2020 – 46,363 miles
  • 2019 – 45,671 miles
  • 2018 – 45,145 miles
  • 2017 – 43,542 miles
  • 2016 – 41,732 miles
  • 2015 – 39,775 miles
  • 2014 – 37,443 miles
  • 2013 – 35,038 miles
  • 2012 – 33,325 miles
  • 2011 – 27,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,399 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Both front seat belt retraction poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,399 miles (+60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    77,399 miles
    Test number
    416238330099
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail77,339 miles (+299)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,339 miles
    Test number
    525889124349
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail77,040 miles (+6,118)8 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,040 miles
    Test number
    301596851666
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass70,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    70,922 miles
    Test number
    656194976380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail70,922 miles (+4,856)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,922 miles
    Test number
    334251288389
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass66,066 miles (+2,853)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    66,066 miles
    Test number
    124874666532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished outer and inner walls (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass63,213 miles (+6,933)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    63,213 miles
    Test number
    848570401102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,280 miles (+6,627)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    56,280 miles
    Test number
    358753492183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass49,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    49,653 miles
    Test number
    137460160561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail49,653 miles (+3,290)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,653 miles
    Test number
    600634018523
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass46,363 miles (+692)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    46,363 miles
    Test number
    394028907042
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt retraction is poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt retraction is poor

  12. Pass45,671 miles (+526)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,671 miles
    Test number
    889423175867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,145 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    45,145 miles
    Test number
    696140625551
    • AdvisoryBoth front seat belt retraction poor
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe deteriorate

  14. Fail45,145 miles (+1,603)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,145 miles
    Test number
    667058070209
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working on the door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front seat belt retraction poor
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe deteriorate
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  15. Pass43,542 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    43,542 miles
    Test number
    440745792927
    • AdvisoryRetraction poor both front seatbelts

  16. Fail43,542 miles (+1,810)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,542 miles
    Test number
    362073301409
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRetraction poor both front seatbelts

  17. Pass41,732 miles (+1,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    41,732 miles
    Test number
    601085021935
    • AdvisoryADVICE TO CHANGE BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADE'S

  18. Pass39,775 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,775 miles
    Test number
    916254155132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail39,775 miles (+2,332)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,775 miles
    Test number
    232901690332
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass37,443 miles (+2,405)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    37,443 miles
    Test number
    399959034476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,038 miles (+1,713)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    35,038 miles
    Test number
    455290123212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,325 miles (+5,781)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    33,325 miles
    Test number
    267262842265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,544 miles (+1,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    27,544 miles
    Test number
    898082341292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  24. Pass26,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,334 miles
    Test number
    216648561452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 ZJN

Does LD08 ZJN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 ZJN is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 ZJN?
The MOT on LD08 ZJN is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 ZJN done?
LD08 ZJN was recorded at 77,399 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 3,352 miles a year.
Has LD08 ZJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 ZJN has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 ZJN 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 ZJN find?
LD08 ZJN passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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