VOLKSWAGEN POLO SV08VYP has 21 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 96,593 miles 2 months ago on Tuesday 17th February 2026 at 15:05.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 16th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

SV08VYP MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 202796,593 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Corroded
FAILED11TH FEBRUARY 202696,572 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Brake Lever Has Insufficient Reserve Travel (1.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Corroded
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing 195/55x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED15TH MAY 202414TH MAY 202596,206 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Corroded
PASSED3RD APRIL 20232ND APRIL 202495,737 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED14TH JUNE 20221ST JULY 202392,716 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED21ST JUNE 20211ST JULY 202289,304 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED2ND JULY 20201ST JULY 202183,874 MI
FAILED1ST JULY 202083,872 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED2ND APRIL 20191ST JULY 202071,622 MI
PASSED11TH APRIL 201810TH APRIL 201961,119 MI
FAILED6TH APRIL 201861,108 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. FAIL - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED29TH MARCH 20176TH APRIL 201853,492 MI
PASSED31ST MARCH 20166TH APRIL 201747,794 MI
PASSED30TH MARCH 20156TH APRIL 201642,974 MI
PASSED7TH APRIL 20146TH APRIL 201538,227 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Slightly Corroded (2.3.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED10TH MARCH 201423RD MARCH 201537,972 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Slightly Corroded (2.3.2)
  6. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED20TH MARCH 201323RD MARCH 201432,205 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
FAILED20TH MARCH 201332,202 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front An Item Not Tested (manual)
  3. ADVISORY - Service Brake Juddering Slightly (3.7.c.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Both Front Brake Discs Rusty And Pitted Around Edges
  6. USER ENTERED - O/s Front Brake Gripping
PASSED24TH MARCH 201223RD MARCH 201327,131 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Front Brake Discs Rusty Around Edges
FAILED19TH FEBRUARY 201119,923 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. USER ENTERED - Dampness Around Fuel Filter And Strong Smell Of Fuel But No Leaks At Time Of Test
PASSED19TH FEBRUARY 201117TH MARCH 201219,923 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - Dampness Around Fuel Filter And Strong Smell Of Fuel But No Leaks At Time Of Test
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

SV08VYP Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 76% | MOT Failure Rate: 24%

SV08VYP MOT Comments

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SV08VYP Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 96,593 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,366 miles

SV08VYP FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration SV08VYP was manufactured on Monday 17th March 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 96,593 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,366 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means SV08VYP has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 28 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 6 Major, 1 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does SV08VYP have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 27th April 2026 SV08VYP does have an active MOT. Read more

Is SV08VYP Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 27th April 2026 SV08VYP does have Tax. Read more

When does SV08VYP Tax expire?

The current Tax for SV08VYP will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does SV08VYP MOT expire?

The current MOT for SV08VYP will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 16th February 2027. Read more

When did SV08VYP have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for SV08VYP was on Tuesday 17th February 2026 at 15:05. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has SV08VYP Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for SV08VYP we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has SV08VYP Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for SV08VYP we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 76% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is SV08VYP?

SV08VYP is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has SV08VYP done?

The odometer reading for SV08VYP at the last MOT in February 2026 was 96,593 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,366 miles per year. Read more

How old is SV08VYP?

The vehicle SV08VYP was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Monday 17th March 2008. Read more

What colour is SV08VYP?

The official colour of SV08VYP is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does SV08VYP have?

SV08VYP has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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