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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 ZWTMOT history

LD08 ZWT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 153,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2025.

LD08 ZWT black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Feb 2026
Mileage
153,210 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 ZWT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 ZWT was last recorded at 153,210 miles on 20 Feb 2025, 103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,107 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
103 miles
Average per year
8,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,210 miles
  • 2024 – 149,723 miles
  • 2023 – 147,837 miles
  • 2022 – 135,378 miles
  • 2021 – 123,403 miles
  • 2020 – 114,069 miles
  • 2019 – 96,136 miles
  • 2018 – 82,560 miles
  • 2017 – 79,636 miles
  • 2016 – 76,416 miles
  • 2015 – 73,074 miles
  • 2014 – 65,597 miles
  • 2013 – 64,387 miles
  • 2012 – 48,197 miles
  • 2011 – 33,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,210 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,210 miles (+103)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    153,210 miles
    Test number
    304325312625
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail153,107 miles (+3,384)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,107 miles
    Test number
    628876140277
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to rough running missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront lower suspension arm bushes worn

  3. Pass149,723 miles (+1,886)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    149,723 miles
    Test number
    542599694641
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass147,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    147,837 miles
    Test number
    985721476751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail147,837 miles (+12,459)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,837 miles
    Test number
    735245782249
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Pass135,378 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    135,378 miles
    Test number
    306090030874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 R15 85V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail135,378 miles (+11,975)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,378 miles
    Test number
    123477685285
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 R15 85V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass123,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    123,403 miles
    Test number
    541367777005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail123,403 miles (+9,334)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,403 miles
    Test number
    575032939874
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass114,069 miles (+17,933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    114,069 miles
    Test number
    204595317819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass96,136 miles (+13,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    96,136 miles
    Test number
    341866118213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass82,560 miles (+2,924)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    82,560 miles
    Test number
    228509140979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,636 miles (+3,220)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    79,636 miles
    Test number
    254053756212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,416 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    76,416 miles
    Test number
    299387173340
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion exhaust,sump

  15. Fail76,416 miles (+3,342)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,416 miles
    Test number
    108895174850
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion exhaust,sump

  16. Pass73,074 miles (+7,477)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    73,074 miles
    Test number
    295043535039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass65,597 miles (+1,210)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    65,597 miles
    Test number
    126625554080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,387 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,387 miles
    Test number
    607958523261
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low tread
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteNearside no. plate light bulb dull

  19. Pass64,387 miles (+16,190)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,387 miles
    Test number
    677518123251
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low tread
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteNearside no. plate light bulb dull

  20. Pass48,197 miles (+15,164)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,197 miles
    Test number
    916439182072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,033 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,033 miles
    Test number
    798460691042
    • NoteAll four tyres cracking!

Questions about LD08 ZWT

Does LD08 ZWT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 ZWT expired on 19 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 ZWT?
The MOT on LD08 ZWT expired on 19 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 ZWT done?
LD08 ZWT was recorded at 153,210 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2025, an average of 8,649 miles a year.
Has LD08 ZWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 ZWT has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 ZWT 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 ZWT find?
LD08 ZWT passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 2 more.

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