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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LL08 LLDMOT history

LL08 LLD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 172,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

LL08 LLD silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
172,890 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 LLD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 LLD was last recorded at 172,890 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 9,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,751 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,139 miles
Average per year
10,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,890 miles
  • 2025 – 163,751 miles
  • 2024 – 152,153 miles
  • 2023 – 139,251 miles
  • 2022 – 126,035 miles
  • 2021 – 116,842 miles
  • 2020 – 111,285 miles
  • 2019 – 105,071 miles
  • 2018 – 101,851 miles
  • 2017 – 95,230 miles
  • 2016 – 84,780 miles
  • 2015 – 72,721 miles
  • 2014 – 61,415 miles
  • 2013 – 48,400 miles
  • 2012 – 29,000 miles
  • 2011 – 17,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,890 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnderside generally corroded

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.

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides considerably worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,890 miles (+9,139)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    172,890 miles
    Test number
    937833185612
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside generally corroded

  2. Pass163,751 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    163,751 miles
    Test number
    625774481606
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail163,751 miles (+11,598)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,751 miles
    Test number
    131682076462
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass152,153 miles (+1,232)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    152,153 miles
    Test number
    651686684211
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail150,921 miles (+11,670)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,921 miles
    Test number
    972428099367
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass139,251 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    139,251 miles
    Test number
    552229167667
    • MinorNearside 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))

  7. Fail139,251 miles (+13,216)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,251 miles
    Test number
    349946373358
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside 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))

  8. Pass126,035 miles (+9,193)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    126,035 miles
    Test number
    552943392321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,842 miles (+5,557)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    116,842 miles
    Test number
    347393739280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,285 miles (+6,214)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    111,285 miles
    Test number
    177375836227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,071 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    105,071 miles
    Test number
    789963566481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,001 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    105,001 miles
    Test number
    205777896229
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides considerably worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake close to no reserve travel

  13. Fail105,001 miles (+3,150)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,001 miles
    Test number
    677682726139
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides considerably worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake close to no reserve travel

  14. Pass101,851 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    101,851 miles
    Test number
    291843436097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust center box clamp corroded and coming away
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex broken but remains sleeved into front pipe( advise repair or replacement asap)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has sidewall damage but no cords exposed during test
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light unit has water ingress but working fine
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box leaking gases
    • AdvisorySlight bind from offside rear hub

  15. Fail101,851 miles (+6,621)6 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,851 miles
    Test number
    656138390151
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55 v 15 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust center box clamp corroded and coming away
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex broken but remains sleeved into front pipe( advise repair or replacement asap)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has sidewall damage but no cords exposed during test
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light unit has water ingress but working fine
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box leaking gases
    • AdvisorySlight bind from offside rear hub

  16. Pass95,230 miles (+10,450)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    95,230 miles
    Test number
    458419345744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,780 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    84,780 miles
    Test number
    607431829044
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Fail84,780 miles (+12,059)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,780 miles
    Test number
    772041345214
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass72,721 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,721 miles
    Test number
    579358235175
    • NoteBonnet second safety latch not working
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread getting low : 3mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perish and tread low : 2mm
    • NoteStone chip in front screen

  20. Fail72,721 miles (+11,306)6 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,721 miles
    Test number
    747008035178
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBonnet second safety latch not working
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread getting low : 3mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perish and tread low : 2mm
    • NoteStone chip in front screen
    • NoteUnable to test offside rear wheel bearing due to brake bind
    • NoteUnable to test wipers due to no washers

  21. Pass61,415 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,415 miles
    Test number
    825503944169
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread getting low 3mm
    • NoteStone chip in front screen

  22. Fail61,415 miles (+13,015)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,415 miles
    Test number
    898493444142
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread getting low 3mm
    • NoteStone chip in front screen

  23. Pass48,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,400 miles
    Test number
    525538733119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,400 miles (+19,400)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,400 miles
    Test number
    605418133160
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  25. Fail29,000 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,000 miles
    Test number
    449320742106
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  26. Pass29,000 miles (+11,458)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,000 miles
    Test number
    676020942112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  27. Pass17,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    17,542 miles
    Test number
    605083241124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 LLD

Does LL08 LLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 LLD is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 LLD?
The MOT on LL08 LLD is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 LLD done?
LL08 LLD was recorded at 172,890 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 10,229 miles a year.
Has LL08 LLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 LLD has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LL08 LLD 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 LLD find?
LL08 LLD passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 5 more.

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