Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc
LD08 SVWMOT history
LD08 SVW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 55,601 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 55,601 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,876 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 SVW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 SVW was last recorded at 55,601 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 3,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 52,139 miles · 1 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,462 miles
- Average per year
- 2,876 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 55,601 miles
- 2024 – 52,139 miles
- 2023 – 50,168 miles
- 2022 – 47,661 miles
- 2021 – 45,870 miles
- 2020 – 44,955 miles
- 2019 – 43,989 miles
- 2018 – 39,709 miles
- 2017 – 34,853 miles
- 2016 – 31,789 miles
- 2015 – 27,819 miles
- 2014 – 24,138 miles
- 2013 – 20,503 miles
- 2012 – 16,392 miles
- 2011 – 13,414 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass55,601 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear exhaust box corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 22 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass55,601 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 55,601 miles
- Test number
- 401017750191
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail55,601 miles (+3,462)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,601 miles
- Test number
- 772882281298
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass52,139 miles (+1,971)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 52,139 miles
- Test number
- 220636427646
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear axle has surface corrosion
Pass50,168 miles (+86)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 50,168 miles
- Test number
- 624181990969
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Fail50,082 miles (+2,421)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,082 miles
- Test number
- 743780647675
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass47,661 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 47,661 miles
- Test number
- 240105315001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,660 miles (+1,790)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,660 miles
- Test number
- 922125353125
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass45,870 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 45,870 miles
- Test number
- 619546352999
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail45,870 miles (+915)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,870 miles
- Test number
- 801143648005
- DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass44,955 miles (+966)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 44,955 miles
- Test number
- 787628718576
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,989 miles (+4,280)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 43,989 miles
- Test number
- 561745824107
- 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))
Pass39,709 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 39,709 miles
- Test number
- 388637145041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,709 miles (+4,856)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,709 miles
- Test number
- 975906403443
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass34,853 miles (+3,064)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 34,853 miles
- Test number
- 481955565671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,789 miles (+3,970)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 31,789 miles
- Test number
- 866560952214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,819 miles (+3,681)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 27,819 miles
- Test number
- 109233875088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,138 miles (+3,635)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 24,138 miles
- Test number
- 268098084003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,503 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 20,503 miles
- Test number
- 386759893055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,503 miles (+4,111)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,503 miles
- Test number
- 849878993076
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass16,392 miles (+2,978)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 16,392 miles
- Test number
- 919631982035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,414 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 13,414 miles
- Test number
- 676271781041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD08 SVW
- Does LD08 SVW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 SVW is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 SVW?
- The MOT on LD08 SVW is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD08 SVW done?
- LD08 SVW was recorded at 55,601 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 2,876 miles a year.
- Has LD08 SVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 SVW has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD08 SVW 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 SVW find?
- LD08 SVW passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat join; exhaust corroded; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, and 3 more.
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