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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LD08 SVTMOT history

LD08 SVT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 40,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

LD08 SVT silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
40,783 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 SVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 SVT was last recorded at 40,783 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 4,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Mar 2018: 17,355 miles, lower than 18,840 miles on 28 Mar 2017.

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
36,186 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,597 miles
Average per year
2,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,783 miles
  • 2025 – 36,186 miles
  • 2024 – 31,615 miles
  • 2023 – 26,683 miles
  • 2022 – 26,121 miles
  • 2021 – 24,225 miles
  • 2020 – 22,380 miles
  • 2019 – 19,431 miles
  • 2018 – 17,355 miles
  • 2017 – 18,840 miles
  • 2016 – 13,771 miles
  • 2015 – 12,532 miles
  • 2014 – 11,446 miles
  • 2013 – 10,709 miles
  • 2012 – 8,138 miles
  • 2011 – 6,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,783 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    40,783 miles
    Test number
    769642112053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail40,783 miles (+4,597)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,783 miles
    Test number
    180003984203
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  3. Pass36,186 miles (+4,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    36,186 miles
    Test number
    452038475916
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass31,615 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    31,615 miles
    Test number
    812549976043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail31,609 miles (+4,926)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,609 miles
    Test number
    132954930190
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass26,683 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    26,683 miles
    Test number
    893152347952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail26,680 miles (+559)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,680 miles
    Test number
    457280645988
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass26,121 miles (+1,896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    26,121 miles
    Test number
    603349918429
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass24,225 miles (+1,845)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    24,225 miles
    Test number
    275997292415
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass22,380 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    22,380 miles
    Test number
    749167609816
    • 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))
  11. Fail22,380 miles (+950)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,380 miles
    Test number
    839285150841
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))
  12. Pass21,430 miles (+1,999)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    21,430 miles
    Test number
    107452485644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,431 miles (+2,076)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    19,431 miles
    Test number
    984022764839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,355 miles (-1,485)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    17,355 miles
    Test number
    474195749226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,840 miles (+5,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    18,840 miles
    Test number
    581172223599
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres showing cracks
  16. Pass13,771 miles (+1,239)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    13,771 miles
    Test number
    998706935457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,532 miles (+1,086)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    12,532 miles
    Test number
    346159365046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,446 miles (+737)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    11,446 miles
    Test number
    107449374478
    • NoteFront and rear tyres cracking
  19. Pass10,709 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    10,709 miles
    Test number
    186652773410
    • NoteFront and rear tyres cracking
  20. Fail10,709 miles (+2,571)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,709 miles
    Test number
    355732573084
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • NoteFront and rear tyres cracking
  21. Pass8,138 miles (+1,970)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    8,138 miles
    Test number
    509125662020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    6,168 miles
    Test number
    865655871054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 SVT

Does LD08 SVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 SVT is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 SVT?
The MOT on LD08 SVT is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 SVT done?
LD08 SVT was recorded at 40,783 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 2,297 miles a year.
Has LD08 SVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 SVT has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 SVT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD08 SVT find?
LD08 SVT passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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