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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LL08 DJYMOT history

LL08 DJY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 129,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2025.

LL08 DJY grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2026
Mileage
129,496 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 DJY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2026
Latest MOT test
10 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 DJY was last recorded at 129,496 miles on 10 May 2025, 5,837 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,659 miles · 18 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
5,837 miles
Average per year
8,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,496 miles
  • 2023 – 123,659 miles
  • 2022 – 121,183 miles
  • 2021 – 117,366 miles
  • 2020 – 108,599 miles
  • 2019 – 100,659 miles
  • 2018 – 91,055 miles
  • 2017 – 77,340 miles
  • 2016 – 62,747 miles
  • 2015 – 51,227 miles
  • 2014 – 44,990 miles
  • 2013 – 31,161 miles
  • 2012 – 17,562 miles
  • 2011 – 10,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,496 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated left and right (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle has surface corrosion
  • AdvisoryHand brake needs adjusting

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.

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,496 miles (+5,837)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    129,496 miles
    Test number
    122121361786
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated left and right (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryHand brake needs adjusting

  2. Pass123,659 miles (+2,476)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    123,659 miles
    Test number
    526377335995
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,183 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    121,183 miles
    Test number
    807954836796
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail121,183 miles (+3,817)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,183 miles
    Test number
    994683570524
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass117,366 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,366 miles
    Test number
    232931554475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear road wheel has slight buckle / damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail117,366 miles (+8,767)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,366 miles
    Test number
    225470864828
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working LED unit built into wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear road wheel has slight buckle / damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass108,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    108,599 miles
    Test number
    702966464442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,599 miles (+7,940)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,599 miles
    Test number
    429477899733
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass100,659 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    100,659 miles
    Test number
    370240862257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail100,658 miles (+9,603)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,658 miles
    Test number
    557101320831
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass91,055 miles (+13,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,055 miles
    Test number
    219282811411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass77,340 miles (+14,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,340 miles
    Test number
    935594615065
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

  13. Pass62,747 miles (+11,520)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,747 miles
    Test number
    839318357896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,227 miles (+6,237)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,227 miles
    Test number
    837097175067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,990 miles (+13,829)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,990 miles
    Test number
    528267224125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail31,161 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,161 miles
    Test number
    365829523135
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass31,161 miles (+13,599)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    31,161 miles
    Test number
    458679323139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    17,562 miles
    Test number
    388133242110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail17,562 miles (+7,452)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,562 miles
    Test number
    277643342431
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass10,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    10,110 miles
    Test number
    615303551186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 DJY

Does LL08 DJY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 DJY expired on 9 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 DJY?
The MOT on LL08 DJY expired on 9 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 DJY done?
LL08 DJY was recorded at 129,496 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2025, an average of 8,565 miles a year.
Has LL08 DJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 DJY has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LL08 DJY 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 LL08 DJY find?
LL08 DJY passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated left and right; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

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