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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LL08 RFYMOT history

LL08 RFY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 75,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

LL08 RFY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
75,810 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 RFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 RFY was last recorded at 75,810 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 936 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,874 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
936 miles
Average per year
3,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,810 miles
  • 2025 – 74,874 miles
  • 2024 – 73,758 miles
  • 2023 – 72,467 miles
  • 2022 – 69,738 miles
  • 2021 – 67,365 miles
  • 2020 – 65,826 miles
  • 2019 – 62,677 miles
  • 2018 – 59,501 miles
  • 2017 – 55,443 miles
  • 2016 – 49,520 miles
  • 2015 – 44,474 miles
  • 2014 – 36,497 miles
  • 2013 – 26,872 miles
  • 2012 – 22,118 miles
  • 2011 – 20,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,810 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear under body corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,810 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    75,810 miles
    Test number
    213917600892
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail75,810 miles (+936)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,810 miles
    Test number
    215045338247
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass74,874 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    74,874 miles
    Test number
    327030192799
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Fail74,874 miles (+1,116)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,874 miles
    Test number
    413295479235
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  5. Pass73,758 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    73,758 miles
    Test number
    233448887306
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear under body corroded

  6. Fail73,756 miles (+1,289)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,756 miles
    Test number
    717500010496
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear under body corroded

  7. Pass72,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    72,467 miles
    Test number
    658445521556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,464 miles (+2,726)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,464 miles
    Test number
    129527256669
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass69,738 miles (+2,373)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,738 miles
    Test number
    562075656888
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass67,365 miles (+1,539)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,365 miles
    Test number
    494331708603
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass65,826 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,826 miles
    Test number
    872182436287
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail65,824 miles (+3,147)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,824 miles
    Test number
    798459141246
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass62,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,677 miles
    Test number
    458015072284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,675 miles (+3,174)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,675 miles
    Test number
    260500182473
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

  15. Pass59,501 miles (+4,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,501 miles
    Test number
    201688217418
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass55,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,443 miles
    Test number
    300627127592
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on

  17. Fail55,443 miles (+5,923)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,443 miles
    Test number
    552465182796
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel nearing limit

  18. Pass49,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,520 miles
    Test number
    598258364321
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside front inner brake pads low

  19. Fail49,520 miles (+5,046)6 failures3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,520 miles
    Test number
    919446499106
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureStatutory seat belt missing Seat belt not fully inspected due to it being trapped behind rear seat back which locking mechanism is defective (5.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside front inner brake pads low

  20. Pass44,474 miles (+7,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,474 miles
    Test number
    681532340563
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail36,497 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,497 miles
    Test number
    175363274224
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass36,497 miles (+9,625)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,497 miles
    Test number
    466913574247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    26,872 miles
    Test number
    338186563137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail26,872 miles (+4,754)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,872 miles
    Test number
    929486363105
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass22,118 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,118 miles
    Test number
    729266182092
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  26. Fail22,118 miles (+1,506)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,118 miles
    Test number
    218676182036
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  27. Pass20,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,612 miles
    Test number
    255165571412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail20,612 miles1 dangerous1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,612 miles
    Test number
    456844471108
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LL08 RFY

Does LL08 RFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 RFY is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 RFY?
The MOT on LL08 RFY is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 RFY done?
LL08 RFY was recorded at 75,810 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 3,602 miles a year.
Has LL08 RFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 RFY has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 RFY 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 RFY find?
LL08 RFY passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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