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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LO08 FDMMOT history

LO08 FDM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 110,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

LO08 FDM silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
110,671 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 FDM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 FDM was last recorded at 110,671 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 7,149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,522 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,149 miles
Average per year
6,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,671 miles
  • 2025 – 103,522 miles
  • 2024 – 97,116 miles
  • 2023 – 89,176 miles
  • 2022 – 86,340 miles
  • 2021 – 80,973 miles
  • 2020 – 79,208 miles
  • 2019 – 70,244 miles
  • 2018 – 63,259 miles
  • 2017 – 57,910 miles
  • 2016 – 54,954 miles
  • 2015 – 38,228 miles
  • 2014 – 23,428 miles
  • 2013 – 13,824 miles
  • 2012 – 12,827 miles
  • 2011 – 10,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,671 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive rusty sump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Drivers seat tilt release not working ( Seat is secure)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,671 miles (+7,149)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    110,671 miles
    Test number
    325693952558
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass103,522 miles (+127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    103,522 miles
    Test number
    484642341259
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive rusty sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat tilt release not working ( Seat is secure)

  3. Fail103,395 miles (+6,279)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,395 miles
    Test number
    688031163336
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive rusty sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat tilt release not working ( Seat is secure)

  4. Pass97,116 miles (+7,940)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    97,116 miles
    Test number
    389841125458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  5. Pass89,176 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    89,176 miles
    Test number
    832369855827
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail89,176 miles (+2,836)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,176 miles
    Test number
    658789197497
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass86,340 miles (+5,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,340 miles
    Test number
    555459927887
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass80,973 miles (+1,765)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,973 miles
    Test number
    757714219243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,208 miles (+8,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    79,208 miles
    Test number
    488266726508
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass70,244 miles (+6,985)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    70,244 miles
    Test number
    427750593075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,259 miles (+159)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    63,259 miles
    Test number
    175853575028
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front tyres weathered (cracking)

  12. Fail63,100 miles (+5,190)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,100 miles
    Test number
    864802510163
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + cracking/perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass57,910 miles (+2,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    57,910 miles
    Test number
    176387829962
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass54,954 miles (+16,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,954 miles
    Test number
    354265001950
    • 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)

  15. Pass38,228 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    38,228 miles
    Test number
    239812325102
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail38,228 miles (+14,800)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,228 miles
    Test number
    155282325177
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass23,428 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    23,428 miles
    Test number
    589772734167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail23,428 miles (+9,604)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,428 miles
    Test number
    967742634116
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass13,824 miles (+997)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    13,824 miles
    Test number
    156188733105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,827 miles (+2,453)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    12,827 miles
    Test number
    746137932114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    10,374 miles
    Test number
    346039031133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 FDM

Does LO08 FDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 FDM is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 FDM?
The MOT on LO08 FDM is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 FDM done?
LO08 FDM was recorded at 110,671 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 6,611 miles a year.
Has LO08 FDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 FDM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LO08 FDM 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 LO08 FDM find?
LO08 FDM passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 6 more.

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