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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB08 SFVMOT history

LB08 SFV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 121,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2026
Mileage
121,989 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 SFV
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
12 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB08 SFV was last recorded at 121,989 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 9,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,948 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,041 miles
Average per year
6,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,989 miles
  • 2025 – 112,948 miles
  • 2024 – 109,087 miles
  • 2023 – 102,927 miles
  • 2022 – 94,814 miles
  • 2021 – 83,580 miles
  • 2020 – 74,644 miles
  • 2019 – 67,378 miles
  • 2018 – 62,868 miles
  • 2016 – 52,886 miles
  • 2015 – 47,048 miles
  • 2014 – 41,609 miles
  • 2013 – 34,292 miles
  • 2012 – 26,150 miles
  • 2011 – 18,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail121,989 miles
  • DangerousCentral Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp corroded and failed (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail121,989 miles (+9,041)2 dangerous10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,989 miles
    Test number
    165587632498
    • DangerousCentral Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp corroded and failed (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass112,948 miles (+3,861)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    112,948 miles
    Test number
    759041653725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,087 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    109,087 miles
    Test number
    234402294886
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail109,087 miles (+6,160)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,087 miles
    Test number
    164728788531
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass102,927 miles (+8,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    102,927 miles
    Test number
    101701199539
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass94,814 miles (+11,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,814 miles
    Test number
    314436846106
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass83,580 miles (+8,936)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    83,580 miles
    Test number
    397817619122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,644 miles (+7,266)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,644 miles
    Test number
    405684058000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,378 miles (+4,510)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,378 miles
    Test number
    961790126373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,868 miles (+4,896)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    62,868 miles
    Test number
    897577444153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,972 miles (+5,086)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,972 miles
    Test number
    694755261407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,886 miles (+5,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    52,886 miles
    Test number
    947843415252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass47,048 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    47,048 miles
    Test number
    176348343694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail47,042 miles (+5,433)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,042 miles
    Test number
    227059141364
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass41,609 miles (+7,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,609 miles
    Test number
    915226314283
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass34,292 miles (+8,142)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    34,292 miles
    Test number
    948298803276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,150 miles (+7,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    26,150 miles
    Test number
    659792002242
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass18,709 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    18,709 miles
    Test number
    297874411205
    • 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)

Questions about LB08 SFV

Does LB08 SFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 SFV expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 SFV?
The MOT on LB08 SFV expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 SFV done?
LB08 SFV was recorded at 121,989 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 6,840 miles a year.
Has LB08 SFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 SFV has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 SFV 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 LB08 SFV find?
LB08 SFV failed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 10 major defects and 2 advisories: central exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp corroded and failed; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 11 more.

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