Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc
L8 KHWMOT history
L8 KHW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 74,483 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 74,483 mi
- At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,751 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 KHW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,422 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 KHW was last recorded at 74,483 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 74,478 miles · 25 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 3,751 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 74,483 miles
- 2025 – 72,462 miles
- 2024 – 69,346 miles
- 2023 – 66,597 miles
- 2022 – 63,267 miles
- 2021 – 60,140 miles
- 2020 – 58,440 miles
- 2019 – 54,774 miles
- 2018 – 51,494 miles
- 2017 – 44,067 miles
- 2016 – 32,659 miles
- 2015 – 29,489 miles
- 2014 – 25,986 miles
- 2013 – 23,056 miles
- 2012 – 20,188 miles
- 2011 – 17,776 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass74,483 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Full MOT history
20 tests since 15 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,483 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 74,483 miles
- Test number
- 770142292901
- 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))
Fail74,478 miles (+2,016)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,478 miles
- Test number
- 606880262802
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (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))
Pass72,462 miles (+100)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 72,462 miles
- Test number
- 590917902732
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail72,362 miles (+3,016)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,362 miles
- Test number
- 197588423290
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass69,346 miles (+2,749)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 69,346 miles
- Test number
- 473138402880
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly Cracking 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass66,597 miles (+3,330)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 66,597 miles
- Test number
- 618011934146
- MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass63,267 miles (+3,127)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 63,267 miles
- Test number
- 239362471489
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass60,140 miles (+1,700)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 60,140 miles
- Test number
- 167880485786
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass58,440 miles (+3,666)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 58,440 miles
- Test number
- 573844063174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,774 miles (+3,280)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 54,774 miles
- Test number
- 509454685161
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges
Pass51,494 miles (+7,427)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 51,494 miles
- Test number
- 594384362686
- AdvisoryBoth rear indicators slightly discoloured
Pass44,067 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 44,067 miles
- Test number
- 805915971700
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,067 miles (+11,408)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,067 miles
- Test number
- 801506486372
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass32,659 miles (+3,170)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 32,659 miles
- Test number
- 619072748149
- AdvisoryBoth rear service brakes getting lazy
Pass29,489 miles (+3,503)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 29,489 miles
- Test number
- 127278775082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,986 miles (+2,930)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 25,986 miles
- Test number
- 417259194020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,056 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 23,056 miles
- Test number
- 286745063001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,056 miles (+2,868)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,056 miles
- Test number
- 866504363001
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass20,188 miles (+2,412)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 20,188 miles
- Test number
- 887856342096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,776 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 17,776 miles
- Test number
- 877406241018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 KHW
- Does L8 KHW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 KHW is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 KHW?
- The MOT on L8 KHW is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 KHW done?
- L8 KHW was recorded at 74,483 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 3,751 miles a year.
- Has L8 KHW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 KHW has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 KHW 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 L8 KHW find?
- L8 KHW passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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