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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LD58 ETAMOT history

LD58 ETA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 55,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LD58 ETA blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
55,938 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD58 ETA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD58 ETA was last recorded at 55,938 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,938 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,938 miles
  • 2025 – 53,226 miles
  • 2024 – 50,005 miles
  • 2023 – 47,609 miles
  • 2022 – 44,664 miles
  • 2021 – 42,506 miles
  • 2020 – 41,487 miles
  • 2019 – 39,146 miles
  • 2018 – 35,687 miles
  • 2017 – 31,550 miles
  • 2016 – 26,548 miles
  • 2015 – 23,262 miles
  • 2014 – 19,833 miles
  • 2013 – 17,226 miles
  • 2012 – 14,800 miles
  • 2011 – 10,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,938 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake Foot pedal creepingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Washer pipe split and spraying out of bonnetRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lightsRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,938 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    55,938 miles
    Test number
    122241553672
    • AdvisoryBrake Foot pedal creeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Washer pipe split and spraying out of bonnet
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroding
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  2. Fail55,938 miles (+2,712)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,938 miles
    Test number
    422382074727
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe split (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake Foot pedal creeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Washer pipe split and spraying out of bonnet
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroding
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  3. Pass53,226 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    53,226 miles
    Test number
    657908309928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail53,225 miles (+3,220)2 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,225 miles
    Test number
    160448365438
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195.55.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBraking system leaking Vacuum pipe split (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass50,005 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    50,005 miles
    Test number
    106701785652
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Fail50,005 miles (+2,396)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,005 miles
    Test number
    535221958466
    • MajorNearside Front Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Pass47,609 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    47,609 miles
    Test number
    114696763498
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail47,609 miles (+2,945)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,609 miles
    Test number
    813469282250
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum
  9. Pass44,664 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    44,664 miles
    Test number
    523214878017
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is cracking
  10. Fail44,664 miles (+2,158)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,664 miles
    Test number
    369818006652
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is cracking
  11. Pass42,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    42,506 miles
    Test number
    611928029992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail42,506 miles (+1,019)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,506 miles
    Test number
    800642440828
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  13. Pass41,487 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    41,487 miles
    Test number
    211485408953
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on inner edges and they are perishing
    • AdvisoryExhaust is corroded
  14. Fail41,487 miles (+2,341)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,487 miles
    Test number
    821159682967
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on inner edges and they are perishing
    • AdvisoryExhaust is corroded
  15. Pass39,146 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    39,146 miles
    Test number
    393189238239
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge and outer side wall is damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre is wearing on inner edge
  16. Fail39,146 miles (+3,459)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,146 miles
    Test number
    355690866017
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge and outer side wall is damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre is wearing on inner edge
  17. Pass35,687 miles (+4,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    35,687 miles
    Test number
    894177483519
    • AdvisoryNearside repeater lens is missing
  18. Pass31,550 miles (+5,002)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    31,550 miles
    Test number
    173299273032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,548 miles (+3,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    26,548 miles
    Test number
    317206652729
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low & discs worn.
  20. Pass23,262 miles (+3,429)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    23,262 miles
    Test number
    542491962112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,833 miles (+2,607)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    19,833 miles
    Test number
    767501664266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,226 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    17,226 miles
    Test number
    306862263493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    14,800 miles
    Test number
    446145262237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail14,800 miles (+3,842)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,800 miles
    Test number
    847515962292
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  25. Pass10,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    10,958 miles
    Test number
    226439051244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD58 ETA

Does LD58 ETA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD58 ETA is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD58 ETA?
The MOT on LD58 ETA is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD58 ETA done?
LD58 ETA was recorded at 55,938 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 2,986 miles a year.
Has LD58 ETA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD58 ETA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LD58 ETA 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 LD58 ETA find?
LD58 ETA passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: brake foot pedal creeping; nearside front washer pipe split and spraying out of bonnet; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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