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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LD08 SVLMOT history

LD08 SVL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 112,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

LD08 SVL black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
112,396 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 SVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 SVL was last recorded at 112,396 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 9,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,758 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,638 miles
Average per year
6,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,396 miles
  • 2025 – 102,758 miles
  • 2024 – 94,748 miles
  • 2023 – 82,926 miles
  • 2022 – 74,053 miles
  • 2021 – 68,787 miles
  • 2020 – 61,890 miles
  • 2019 – 53,940 miles
  • 2018 – 41,585 miles
  • 2017 – 37,033 miles
  • 2016 – 32,873 miles
  • 2015 – 28,498 miles
  • 2014 – 23,950 miles
  • 2013 – 19,688 miles
  • 2012 – 15,056 miles
  • 2011 – 10,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,396 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,396 miles (+9,638)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    112,396 miles
    Test number
    332301556732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,758 miles (+180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    102,758 miles
    Test number
    475340140880
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail102,578 miles (+7,830)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,578 miles
    Test number
    747861766961
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass94,748 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    94,748 miles
    Test number
    227155354192
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail94,748 miles (+11,822)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,748 miles
    Test number
    107797186215
    • MajorCentral Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,926 miles (+8,873)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    82,926 miles
    Test number
    853765000495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,053 miles (+5,266)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,053 miles
    Test number
    220076669563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,787 miles (+6,897)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,787 miles
    Test number
    458152536779
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass61,890 miles (+7,950)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,890 miles
    Test number
    207795700542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,940 miles (+12,355)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2020
    Odometer
    53,940 miles
    Test number
    414037839902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,585 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    41,585 miles
    Test number
    980013223783
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail41,585 miles (+4,552)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,585 miles
    Test number
    656212457365
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass37,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,033 miles
    Test number
    626783838670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,033 miles (+4,160)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,033 miles
    Test number
    775927033641
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum level

  15. Pass32,873 miles (+4,375)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    32,873 miles
    Test number
    838590126037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,498 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,498 miles
    Test number
    708098375025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,492 miles (+4,542)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,492 miles
    Test number
    426486275008
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass23,950 miles (+4,262)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    23,950 miles
    Test number
    118603384439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,688 miles (+4,632)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    19,688 miles
    Test number
    768264973008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,056 miles (+4,258)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    15,056 miles
    Test number
    518890782075
    • NoteRear wiper smeary/juddery.

  21. Pass10,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    10,798 miles
    Test number
    546927781058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 SVL

Does LD08 SVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 SVL is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 SVL?
The MOT on LD08 SVL is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 SVL done?
LD08 SVL was recorded at 112,396 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 6,820 miles a year.
Has LD08 SVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 SVL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 SVL 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 LD08 SVL find?
LD08 SVL passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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