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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LL08 LKVMOT history

LL08 LKV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 69,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LL08 LKV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
69,636 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 LKV
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
23 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 LKV was last recorded at 69,636 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 5,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,362 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,274 miles
Average per year
4,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,636 miles
  • 2025 – 64,362 miles
  • 2024 – 59,015 miles
  • 2023 – 53,427 miles
  • 2022 – 48,179 miles
  • 2021 – 43,470 miles
  • 2020 – 39,520 miles
  • 2019 – 34,036 miles
  • 2018 – 30,067 miles
  • 2017 – 25,098 miles
  • 2016 – 21,713 miles
  • 2015 – 18,234 miles
  • 2014 – 11,250 miles
  • 2013 – 9,511 miles
  • 2012 – 9,013 miles
  • 2011 – 6,243 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,636 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Backbox section of exhaust corroded but not leaking gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass69,636 miles (+5,274)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    69,636 miles
    Test number
    917231546075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass64,362 miles (+5,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    64,362 miles
    Test number
    703364059508
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass59,015 miles (+97)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    59,015 miles
    Test number
    666003877049
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Fail58,918 miles3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,918 miles
    Test number
    368471476323
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to leak at flexi (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear joins (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Fail58,918 miles (+5,491)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,918 miles
    Test number
    501913522691
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear joins (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Pass53,427 miles (+5,248)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    53,427 miles
    Test number
    796946863855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brakes noisy (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass48,179 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    48,179 miles
    Test number
    576691446604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  8. Fail48,178 miles (+4,708)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,178 miles
    Test number
    884393458589
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  9. Pass43,470 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    43,470 miles
    Test number
    727768788248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail43,470 miles (+3,950)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,470 miles
    Test number
    417869753073
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass39,520 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    39,520 miles
    Test number
    254640742266
    • AdvisoryBackbox section of exhaust corroded but not leaking gases
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Corroded

  12. Fail39,516 miles (+5,480)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,516 miles
    Test number
    247994853775
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBackbox section of exhaust corroded but not leaking gases
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Corroded

  13. Pass34,036 miles (+3,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,036 miles
    Test number
    366387887736
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer is deteriorating

  14. Pass30,067 miles (+4,969)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    30,067 miles
    Test number
    901545938262
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose centre clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at passengers chassis leg (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  15. Pass25,098 miles (+141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    25,098 miles
    Test number
    288196998671
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear rear washer inop

  16. Fail24,957 miles (+3,244)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,957 miles
    Test number
    896875611904
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Washers inoperative

  17. Pass21,713 miles (+3,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    21,713 miles
    Test number
    159649685643
    • AdvisoryBoth rear and osf tyres are starting to crack and perish on sidewalls

  18. Pass18,234 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    18,234 miles
    Test number
    248404235431
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f and rear tyres perished

  19. Fail18,234 miles (+6,984)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,234 miles
    Test number
    546254435163
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f and rear tyres perished

  20. Pass11,250 miles (+1,739)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    11,250 miles
    Test number
    246911524198
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass9,511 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    9,511 miles
    Test number
    327419923129
    • NoteFront wiper slightly streaking.

  22. Fail9,511 miles (+498)1 failure2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,511 miles
    Test number
    116889423138
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront wiper slightly streaking.

  23. Pass9,013 miles (+2,770)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    9,013 miles
    Test number
    966149532182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass6,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    6,243 miles
    Test number
    538800141192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 LKV

Does LL08 LKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 LKV is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 LKV?
The MOT on LL08 LKV is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 LKV done?
LL08 LKV was recorded at 69,636 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 4,286 miles a year.
Has LL08 LKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 LKV has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LL08 LKV 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 LKV find?
LL08 LKV passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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