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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

V7 LPDMOT history

V7 LPD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 75,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

V7 LPD black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
75,678 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 LPD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 LPD was last recorded at 75,678 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 4,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,095 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,583 miles
Average per year
4,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,678 miles
  • 2025 – 71,095 miles
  • 2024 – 66,529 miles
  • 2023 – 61,620 miles
  • 2022 – 59,323 miles
  • 2021 – 56,021 miles
  • 2020 – 54,039 miles
  • 2019 – 47,845 miles
  • 2018 – 43,117 miles
  • 2017 – 38,500 miles
  • 2016 – 34,623 miles
  • 2015 – 31,319 miles
  • 2014 – 27,592 miles
  • 2013 – 22,975 miles
  • 2012 – 19,491 miles
  • 2011 – 15,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,678 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake has little reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,678 miles (+4,583)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    75,678 miles
    Test number
    375329695496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,095 miles (+4,566)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2026
    Odometer
    71,095 miles
    Test number
    868481941762
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass66,529 miles (+4,909)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    66,529 miles
    Test number
    491585776929
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass61,620 miles (+2,297)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    61,620 miles
    Test number
    127591125429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,323 miles (+3,302)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    59,323 miles
    Test number
    684234711169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,021 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    56,021 miles
    Test number
    931694987664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail56,021 miles (+1,982)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,021 miles
    Test number
    545185865470
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1657014 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass54,039 miles (+6,194)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    54,039 miles
    Test number
    847265533304
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on 1.8 mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass47,845 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    47,845 miles
    Test number
    487838695615
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low on 2.5 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low on 2.5 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail47,843 miles (+4,726)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,843 miles
    Test number
    504001236812
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low on 2.5 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low on 2.5 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass43,117 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    43,117 miles
    Test number
    397318995637
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail43,117 miles (+4,617)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,117 miles
    Test number
    319857442065
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass38,500 miles (+3,877)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    38,500 miles
    Test number
    340678502940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,623 miles (+3,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    34,623 miles
    Test number
    400085136430
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  15. Pass31,319 miles (+3,727)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    31,319 miles
    Test number
    279446335209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,592 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,592 miles
    Test number
    149987924283
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • NoteCracking in rear tyre sidewalls
    • NoteCracking in rear tyre treads
    • NoteFront suspension console bushes just starting to seperate
    • NoteFront wiper blades smearing slightly

  17. Pass27,592 miles (+4,617)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    27,592 miles
    Test number
    448877024248
    • NoteCracking in rear tyre sidewalls
    • NoteCracking in rear tyre treads
    • NoteFront suspension console bushes just starting to seperate
    • NoteFront wiper blades smearing slightly

  18. Fail22,975 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,975 miles
    Test number
    126579723251
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass22,975 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    22,975 miles
    Test number
    977249623214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    19,491 miles
    Test number
    289886422287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail19,491 miles (+3,725)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,491 miles
    Test number
    458474322294
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass15,766 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    15,766 miles
    Test number
    489576511264
    • NoteHigh handbrake travel

Questions about V7 LPD

Does V7 LPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 LPD is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 LPD?
The MOT on V7 LPD is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 LPD done?
V7 LPD was recorded at 75,678 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 4,069 miles a year.
Has V7 LPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 LPD has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on V7 LPD 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 V7 LPD find?
V7 LPD passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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