Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc
LL08 RDYMOT history
LL08 RDY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 167,283 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 167,283 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,726 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL08 RDY
- 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
- 25 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL08 RDY was last recorded at 167,283 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 167,026 miles · 11 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 257 miles
- Average per year
- 8,726 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 167,283 miles
- 2025 – 158,525 miles
- 2024 – 151,539 miles
- 2023 – 143,671 miles
- 2022 – 137,454 miles
- 2021 – 129,242 miles
- 2020 – 125,221 miles
- 2019 – 117,726 miles
- 2018 – 109,166 miles
- 2017 – 103,479 miles
- 2016 – 93,309 miles
- 2015 – 83,581 miles
- 2014 – 73,633 miles
- 2013 – 63,317 miles
- 2012 – 52,074 miles
- 2011 – 39,113 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass167,283 miles
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
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 legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 20 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,283 miles (+257)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 167,283 miles
- Test number
- 506696978125
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail167,026 miles (+8,501)3 major1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,026 miles
- Test number
- 501326005493
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass158,525 miles (+74)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 158,525 miles
- Test number
- 980902122360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,451 miles (+6,912)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,451 miles
- Test number
- 835339290389
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass151,539 miles (+281)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 151,539 miles
- Test number
- 531684749216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,258 miles (+7,587)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,258 miles
- Test number
- 540100034629
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass143,671 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 143,671 miles
- Test number
- 985802135995
- AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated
Fail143,670 miles (+6,216)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,670 miles
- Test number
- 922789794117
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated
Pass137,454 miles (+8,212)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 137,454 miles
- Test number
- 594063926569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,242 miles (+4,021)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 129,242 miles
- Test number
- 212432149000
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass125,221 miles (+195)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 125,221 miles
- Test number
- 227124528599
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,026 miles (+7,300)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,026 miles
- Test number
- 241676138305
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass117,726 miles (+155)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 117,726 miles
- Test number
- 776397971466
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail117,571 miles (+8,405)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,571 miles
- Test number
- 665789126398
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,166 miles (+5,687)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 109,166 miles
- Test number
- 665113220840
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,479 miles (+10,170)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 103,479 miles
- Test number
- 181998499325
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass93,309 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 93,309 miles
- Test number
- 886372111830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,305 miles (+9,724)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,305 miles
- Test number
- 997848702862
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Pass83,581 miles (+9,948)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 83,581 miles
- Test number
- 328263165123
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass73,633 miles (+10,316)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 73,633 miles
- Test number
- 315783564170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,317 miles (+11,243)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 63,317 miles
- Test number
- 285488463442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,074 miles (+12,961)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 52,074 miles
- Test number
- 499947162100
- NoteFront tyres wearing thin
Pass39,113 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 39,113 miles
- Test number
- 249281971164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL08 RDY
- Does LL08 RDY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 RDY is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL08 RDY?
- The MOT on LL08 RDY is valid until 6 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 RDY done?
- LL08 RDY was recorded at 167,283 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 8,726 miles a year.
- Has LL08 RDY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL08 RDY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL08 RDY 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 RDY find?
- LL08 RDY passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: central windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped; upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp, and 2 more.
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