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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB08 SJVMOT history

LB08 SJV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 86,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
86,595 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 SJV
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
19 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 SJV was last recorded at 86,595 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Oct 2016: 37,330 miles, lower than 37,370 miles on 20 Oct 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,595 miles · 2 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,595 miles
  • 2025 – 84,048 miles
  • 2024 – 79,303 miles
  • 2023 – 73,739 miles
  • 2022 – 68,263 miles
  • 2021 – 62,285 miles
  • 2020 – 57,374 miles
  • 2019 – 53,393 miles
  • 2018 – 46,981 miles
  • 2017 – 42,831 miles
  • 2016 – 37,330 miles
  • 2015 – 31,519 miles
  • 2014 – 25,430 miles
  • 2013 – 19,582 miles
  • 2012 – 13,207 miles
  • 2011 – 8,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,595 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,595 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    86,595 miles
    Test number
    730877288691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail86,595 miles (+2,547)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,595 miles
    Test number
    631506232468
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass84,048 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    84,048 miles
    Test number
    952937827400
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail84,048 miles (+4,745)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,048 miles
    Test number
    903748350908
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,303 miles (+5,564)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    79,303 miles
    Test number
    425197164139
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass73,739 miles (+5,476)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    73,739 miles
    Test number
    346321109324
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass68,263 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,263 miles
    Test number
    991184930714
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail68,263 miles (+5,978)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,263 miles
    Test number
    400390936914
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass62,285 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,285 miles
    Test number
    292136970786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside back box exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner cv boots perishing

  10. Fail62,285 miles (+4,911)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,285 miles
    Test number
    150466302218
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside back box exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner cv boots perishing

  11. Pass57,374 miles (+3,981)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    57,374 miles
    Test number
    858666302510
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  12. Pass53,393 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,393 miles
    Test number
    747176738183
    • AdvisoryExhaust In Poor Condition - Complete System
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail53,393 miles (+6,412)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,393 miles
    Test number
    192306705991
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust In Poor Condition - Complete System
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass46,981 miles (+4,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    46,981 miles
    Test number
    493153589953
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass42,831 miles (+5,501)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    42,831 miles
    Test number
    547277925017
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass37,330 miles (-40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    37,330 miles
    Test number
    181243963339
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre wearing on inner edge

  17. Fail37,370 miles (+5,851)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,370 miles
    Test number
    879692836840
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre wearing on inner edge

  18. Pass31,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    31,519 miles
    Test number
    216219444890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,519 miles (+6,089)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,519 miles
    Test number
    923028954918
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working 239 BULB (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass25,430 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    25,430 miles
    Test number
    577229874207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail25,418 miles (+5,836)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,418 miles
    Test number
    356876274208
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass19,582 miles (+6,375)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    19,582 miles
    Test number
    618343183265
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking slightly on tyre wall
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape

  23. Pass13,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    13,207 miles
    Test number
    365922892246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail13,207 miles (+4,737)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,207 miles
    Test number
    358662992231
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  25. Pass8,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    8,470 miles
    Test number
    189590381118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail8,470 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,470 miles
    Test number
    989400881199
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LB08 SJV

Does LB08 SJV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 SJV is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 SJV?
The MOT on LB08 SJV is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 SJV done?
LB08 SJV was recorded at 86,595 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 5,114 miles a year.
Has LB08 SJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 SJV has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 SJV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 SJV find?
LB08 SJV passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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