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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LO08 ZGDMOT history

LO08 ZGD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 80,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2024.

LO08 ZGD blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2025
Mileage
80,168 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 ZGD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 ZGD was last recorded at 80,168 miles on 20 Dec 2024, 2,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,344 miles · 22 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2,824 miles
Average per year
4,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 80,168 miles
  • 2023 – 77,344 miles
  • 2022 – 65,038 miles
  • 2021 – 49,707 miles
  • 2020 – 42,367 miles
  • 2019 – 36,876 miles
  • 2018 – 34,154 miles
  • 2017 – 33,233 miles
  • 2016 – 31,940 miles
  • 2015 – 30,244 miles
  • 2014 – 27,762 miles
  • 2013 – 22,132 miles
  • 2012 – 17,297 miles
  • 2011 – 14,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,168 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,168 miles (+2,824)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    80,168 miles
    Test number
    749908804500
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass77,344 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    77,344 miles
    Test number
    623689933131
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail77,344 miles (+12,306)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,344 miles
    Test number
    223214214122
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass65,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    65,038 miles
    Test number
    785740834235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail65,038 miles (+15,331)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,038 miles
    Test number
    848049625583
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass49,707 miles (+7,340)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    49,707 miles
    Test number
    172538616081
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass42,367 miles (+5,491)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    42,367 miles
    Test number
    737875529700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,876 miles (+2,722)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    36,876 miles
    Test number
    761050137026
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass34,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    34,154 miles
    Test number
    696239665255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail34,154 miles (+921)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,154 miles
    Test number
    939914701296
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  11. Pass33,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    33,233 miles
    Test number
    307351121760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail33,233 miles (+8)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,233 miles
    Test number
    859765859970
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Fail33,225 miles (+1,285)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,225 miles
    Test number
    658623165042
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass31,940 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,940 miles
    Test number
    563656179819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Bridgestone 195/55R15 5-7-5 mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Bridgestone 195/55R15 5-7-5 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Bridgestone 195/55R15 5-7-5 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Bridgestone 195/55R15 5-7-5 mm
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.

  15. Fail31,940 miles (+1,696)2 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,940 miles
    Test number
    189489460357
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Bridgestone 195/55R15 5-7-5 mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Bridgestone 195/55R15 5-7-5 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Bridgestone 195/55R15 5-7-5 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Bridgestone 195/55R15 5-7-5 mm
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.

  16. Pass30,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    30,244 miles
    Test number
    378347145101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,244 miles (+2,482)2 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,244 miles
    Test number
    979656145181
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 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)

  18. Pass27,762 miles (+5,630)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,762 miles
    Test number
    786503944187
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass22,132 miles (+4,835)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,132 miles
    Test number
    277375033111
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

  20. Pass17,297 miles (+3,224)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    17,297 miles
    Test number
    657122452143
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has small cut in outer sidewall!

  21. Pass14,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    14,073 miles
    Test number
    718637801238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 ZGD

Does LO08 ZGD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 ZGD expired on 21 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 ZGD?
The MOT on LO08 ZGD expired on 21 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 ZGD done?
LO08 ZGD was recorded at 80,168 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2024, an average of 4,931 miles a year.
Has LO08 ZGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 ZGD has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LO08 ZGD 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 ZGD find?
LO08 ZGD passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2024 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - 195/55/15.

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