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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc

LL08 LKXMOT history

LL08 LKX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 137,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2023.

LL08 LKX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2024
Mileage
137,239 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2023
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 LKX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 LKX was last recorded at 137,239 miles on 13 Jan 2023, 1,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,657 miles · 18 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,582 miles
Average per year
9,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 137,239 miles
  • 2022 – 135,657 miles
  • 2021 – 132,783 miles
  • 2020 – 130,022 miles
  • 2019 – 125,356 miles
  • 2018 – 117,348 miles
  • 2017 – 114,672 miles
  • 2016 – 101,352 miles
  • 2015 – 78,594 miles
  • 2014 – 59,632 miles
  • 2013 – 46,466 miles
  • 2012 – 33,575 miles
  • 2011 – 18,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,239 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,239 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    137,239 miles
    Test number
    259963182928
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail137,238 miles (+1,581)1 dangerous3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,238 miles
    Test number
    794603922165
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass135,657 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    135,657 miles
    Test number
    593779933689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight leak from nearside front outer C.V joint boot........
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Adv offside rear parking brake cable getting poor condition.........

  4. Fail135,657 miles (+2,874)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,657 miles
    Test number
    737723834158
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working Nearside door mirror repeater lamp inop.......... (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Excessive travel parking brake.......... (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight leak from nearside front outer C.V joint boot........
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Adv offside rear parking brake cable getting poor condition.........

  5. Pass132,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,783 miles
    Test number
    948866327386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail132,783 miles (+2,761)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,783 miles
    Test number
    124762494546
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Badly worn on inner track along with low to limits.... (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Lamp inop....... (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding Fault Offside rear low effort service and parking brake......... (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass130,022 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,022 miles
    Test number
    920203116954
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv offside front tyre wearing on inner track edge........ (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail130,022 miles (+4,666)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,022 miles
    Test number
    785713386260
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Position lamp poor light output...... (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv offside front tyre wearing on inner track edge........ (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass125,356 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    125,356 miles
    Test number
    809613469549
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv front brake discs worn and poor condition.......... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail125,356 miles (+8,008)2 dangerous6 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,356 miles
    Test number
    738761162128
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Diesel leak from engine..... (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Badly worn on inner track......... (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust system insecure Sections insecure........ (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Both front position lamps not working......... (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing...... (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Cable very poor condition.......... (1.1.15 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort parking brake fault ....... (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv front brake discs worn and poor condition.......... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass117,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    117,348 miles
    Test number
    917615639939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail117,348 miles (+2,676)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,348 miles
    Test number
    390402447274
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass114,672 miles (+13,320)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    114,672 miles
    Test number
    297506814284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,352 miles (+22,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    101,352 miles
    Test number
    624889346279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass78,594 miles (+18,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,594 miles
    Test number
    447134505285
    • 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)

  16. Pass59,632 miles (+13,166)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,632 miles
    Test number
    395829604466
    • NoteN/s/r tyre side wall cracking

  17. Pass46,466 miles (+12,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,466 miles
    Test number
    165094383177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass33,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,575 miles
    Test number
    359084692169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail33,575 miles (+2,998)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,575 miles
    Test number
    859204192114
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  20. Pass30,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    30,577 miles
    Test number
    349251922061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,577 miles (+12,561)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,577 miles
    Test number
    697160222061
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass18,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    18,016 miles
    Test number
    768684621091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 LKX

Does LL08 LKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 LKX expired on 30 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 LKX?
The MOT on LL08 LKX expired on 30 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 LKX done?
LL08 LKX was recorded at 137,239 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2023, an average of 9,960 miles a year.
Has LL08 LKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 LKX has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LL08 LKX 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 LKX find?
LL08 LKX passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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