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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD58 VPYMOT history

LD58 VPY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Oct 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 173,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2025.

LD58 VPY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
173,930 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD58 VPY
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
20 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD58 VPY was last recorded at 173,930 miles on 3 Apr 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,924 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
9,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,930 miles
  • 2024 – 168,568 miles
  • 2023 – 163,716 miles
  • 2022 – 159,722 miles
  • 2021 – 158,244 miles
  • 2020 – 155,029 miles
  • 2017 – 145,867 miles
  • 2015 – 100,510 miles
  • 2014 – 70,502 miles
  • 2013 – 49,709 miles
  • 2012 – 44,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,930 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,930 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    173,930 miles
    Test number
    621706103558
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail173,924 miles (+5,356)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,924 miles
    Test number
    376945877556
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorPosition lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rears (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass168,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    168,568 miles
    Test number
    132469934524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail168,568 miles (+4,852)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,568 miles
    Test number
    963833128049
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass163,716 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    163,716 miles
    Test number
    457641689855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail163,716 miles (+3,994)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,716 miles
    Test number
    505195682522
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass159,722 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    159,722 miles
    Test number
    701911088236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Fail159,722 miles (+1,478)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,722 miles
    Test number
    281958278073
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass158,244 miles (+3,215)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    158,244 miles
    Test number
    773018188366
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass155,029 miles (+9,162)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    155,029 miles
    Test number
    364226132153
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  11. Pass145,867 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    145,867 miles
    Test number
    600812841394
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flixible (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail145,867 miles (+45,357)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,867 miles
    Test number
    194577058163
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flixible (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass100,510 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    100,510 miles
    Test number
    742791009016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes only just passed test

  14. Fail100,510 miles (+30,008)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,510 miles
    Test number
    225171463405
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass70,502 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,502 miles
    Test number
    947396044219
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail70,502 miles (+20,793)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,502 miles
    Test number
    968546244264
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass49,709 miles (+1,839)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,709 miles
    Test number
    406038923278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,870 miles (+3,821)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,870 miles
    Test number
    466978623063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,049 miles
    Test number
    685067922036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,049 miles3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,049 miles
    Test number
    338754722061
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs coroding and lipped

Questions about LD58 VPY

Does LD58 VPY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD58 VPY expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD58 VPY?
The MOT on LD58 VPY expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD58 VPY done?
LD58 VPY was recorded at 173,930 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2025, an average of 9,846 miles a year.
Has LD58 VPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD58 VPY has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LD58 VPY 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 VPY find?
LD58 VPY passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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