Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LL08 RFZMOT history

LL08 RFZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 211,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2025.

LL08 RFZ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2026
Mileage
211,317 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,677 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LL08 RFZ in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 RFZ
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
13 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 RFZ was last recorded at 211,317 miles on 9 Aug 2025, 7,806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,511 miles · 10 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
7,806 miles
Average per year
12,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 211,317 miles
  • 2024 – 203,511 miles
  • 2023 – 191,524 miles
  • 2022 – 186,031 miles
  • 2021 – 181,382 miles
  • 2020 – 179,195 miles
  • 2019 – 159,196 miles
  • 2018 – 139,012 miles
  • 2017 – 120,398 miles
  • 2016 – 99,914 miles
  • 2015 – 80,150 miles
  • 2014 – 63,483 miles
  • 2013 – 51,563 miles
  • 2012 – 40,691 miles
  • 2011 – 31,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,317 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass211,317 miles (+7,806)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    211,317 miles
    Test number
    592400520793
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass203,511 miles (+11,987)5 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    203,511 miles
    Test number
    861079103591
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass191,524 miles (+5,493)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    191,524 miles
    Test number
    928465310640
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass186,031 miles (+4,649)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    186,031 miles
    Test number
    944439116063
    • MinorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass181,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    181,382 miles
    Test number
    288002651013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail181,382 miles (+2,187)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,382 miles
    Test number
    948758907148
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass179,195 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    179,195 miles
    Test number
    829458997074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail179,175 miles (+19,979)2 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,175 miles
    Test number
    995594131426
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass159,196 miles (+20,184)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    159,196 miles
    Test number
    511498710956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass139,012 miles (+18,614)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    139,012 miles
    Test number
    476907453513
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroided

  11. Pass120,398 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    120,398 miles
    Test number
    870054856984
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail120,398 miles (+20,484)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,398 miles
    Test number
    590238641895
    • Repaired at testNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass99,914 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    99,914 miles
    Test number
    860838169283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail99,880 miles (+19,730)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,880 miles
    Test number
    861371687021
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding on
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings not checked

  15. Pass80,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,150 miles
    Test number
    496291935136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail80,150 miles (+16,667)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,150 miles
    Test number
    656339925161
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass63,483 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,483 miles
    Test number
    595466324152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail63,482 miles (+11,919)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,482 miles
    Test number
    705486924115
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOsr tyre wall cracked

  19. Pass51,563 miles (+89)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,563 miles
    Test number
    437552623120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Fail51,474 miles (+10,783)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,474 miles
    Test number
    535197813183
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass40,691 miles (+9,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,691 miles
    Test number
    218172732160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass31,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,112 miles
    Test number
    708343841183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 RFZ

Does LL08 RFZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 RFZ expired on 11 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 RFZ?
The MOT on LL08 RFZ expired on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 RFZ done?
LL08 RFZ was recorded at 211,317 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2025, an average of 12,677 miles a year.
Has LL08 RFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 RFZ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LL08 RFZ 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 RFZ find?
LL08 RFZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, and 3 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LL08R registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.