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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LL08 EXGMOT history

LL08 EXG is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2023 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 105,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2022.

LL08 EXG black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2023
Mileage
105,476 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2022
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 EXG
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
14 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 EXG was last recorded at 105,476 miles on 10 Mar 2022, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 May 2012: 15,140 miles, lower than 43,147 miles on 6 May 2011.

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
105,419 miles · 4 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
5,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 105,476 miles
  • 2021 – 103,366 miles
  • 2020 – 99,403 miles
  • 2018 – 95,166 miles
  • 2017 – 86,607 miles
  • 2016 – 75,995 miles
  • 2015 – 69,457 miles
  • 2014 – 65,035 miles
  • 2013 – 60,193 miles
  • 2012 – 15,140 miles
  • 2011 – 43,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,476 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,476 miles (+57)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,476 miles
    Test number
    618090312521
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail105,419 miles (+2,053)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,419 miles
    Test number
    445830185385
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,366 miles (+3,963)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,366 miles
    Test number
    863840663277
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass99,403 miles (+4,237)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,403 miles
    Test number
    714657929772
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,166 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,166 miles
    Test number
    807220757257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,154 miles (+8,547)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,154 miles
    Test number
    480673834784
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,607 miles (+10,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,607 miles
    Test number
    817478986398
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass75,995 miles (+6,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,995 miles
    Test number
    668353848997
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass69,457 miles (+4,422)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,457 miles
    Test number
    967688575045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,035 miles (+4,842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,035 miles
    Test number
    877825934162
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass60,193 miles (+45,053)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    60,193 miles
    Test number
    268664933407
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail15,140 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,140 miles
    Test number
    485316532113
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass15,140 miles (-28,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    15,140 miles
    Test number
    828486632140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass43,147 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,147 miles
    Test number
    277416821154
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail43,147 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,147 miles
    Test number
    336756721138
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LL08 EXG

Does LL08 EXG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 EXG expired on 9 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 EXG?
The MOT on LL08 EXG expired on 9 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 EXG done?
LL08 EXG was recorded at 105,476 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2022, an average of 5,747 miles a year.
Has LL08 EXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 EXG has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LL08 EXG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL08 EXG find?
LL08 EXG passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: central rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged; offside rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged; oil leak, but not excessive.

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