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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LD08 ZWUMOT history

LD08 ZWU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 65,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

LD08 ZWU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
65,370 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 ZWU
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
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 ZWU was last recorded at 65,370 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,368 miles · 28 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,370 miles
  • 2025 – 63,052 miles
  • 2024 – 60,255 miles
  • 2023 – 53,747 miles
  • 2022 – 44,855 miles
  • 2021 – 39,543 miles
  • 2020 – 37,701 miles
  • 2019 – 34,290 miles
  • 2018 – 31,666 miles
  • 2016 – 31,263 miles
  • 2015 – 25,887 miles
  • 2013 – 16,801 miles
  • 2012 – 13,178 miles
  • 2011 – 9,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,370 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing worn on outer edge and has a nail in the tread 195/55/R16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front exhaust flexi deteriorated no leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,370 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    65,370 miles
    Test number
    273326676680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve corroded

  2. Fail65,368 miles (+2,316)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,368 miles
    Test number
    932136186793
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve corroded

  3. Pass63,052 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    63,052 miles
    Test number
    150575995947
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail63,052 miles (+2,797)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,052 miles
    Test number
    479301952318
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass60,255 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    60,255 miles
    Test number
    423226656589
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible section deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jet poor

  6. Fail60,254 miles (+6,507)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,254 miles
    Test number
    820930847016
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Pipe under bonnet split (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible section deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass53,747 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    53,747 miles
    Test number
    633011807254
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp image poor
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen washer pipe split

  8. Fail53,747 miles (+8,892)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,747 miles
    Test number
    783198064512
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp image poor
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen washer pipe split

  9. Pass44,855 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    44,855 miles
    Test number
    684120032765
    • AdvisoryWashers

  10. Fail44,855 miles (+5,312)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,855 miles
    Test number
    886910699680
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryWashers

  11. Pass39,543 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    39,543 miles
    Test number
    210357383578
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing worn on outer edge and has a nail in the tread 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated no leak of exhaust gases

  12. Fail39,494 miles (+1,793)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,494 miles
    Test number
    809157022161
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing worn on outer edge and has a nail in the tread 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated no leak of exhaust gases

  13. Pass37,701 miles (+3,411)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    37,701 miles
    Test number
    846282501693
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass34,290 miles (+2,624)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,290 miles
    Test number
    565837394284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,666 miles (+403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    31,666 miles
    Test number
    411416121874
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass31,263 miles (+5,376)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,263 miles
    Test number
    209743489811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,887 miles (+9,086)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,887 miles
    Test number
    235624685014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre walls and tread cracked

  18. Pass16,801 miles (+3,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    16,801 miles
    Test number
    725766003190
    • 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)

  19. Pass13,178 miles (+3,408)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    13,178 miles
    Test number
    838074082059
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll tyres in poor condition
    • NoteHand brake lever high

  20. Pass9,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    9,770 miles
    Test number
    415584291069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 ZWU

Does LD08 ZWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 ZWU is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 ZWU?
The MOT on LD08 ZWU is valid until 28 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 ZWU done?
LD08 ZWU was recorded at 65,370 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 3,690 miles a year.
Has LD08 ZWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 ZWU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 ZWU 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 ZWU find?
LD08 ZWU passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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