Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LL08 ULEMOT history

LL08 ULE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 74,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

LL08 ULE silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
74,147 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,284 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LL08 ULE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 ULE
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
6 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 ULE was last recorded at 74,147 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 2,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,167 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,980 miles
Average per year
4,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,147 miles
  • 2025 – 71,167 miles
  • 2024 – 68,221 miles
  • 2023 – 63,279 miles
  • 2022 – 57,856 miles
  • 2021 – 54,355 miles
  • 2020 – 52,682 miles
  • 2019 – 46,196 miles
  • 2018 – 38,356 miles
  • 2017 – 32,925 miles
  • 2016 – 22,423 miles
  • 2015 – 19,752 miles
  • 2014 – 17,159 miles
  • 2013 – 14,579 miles
  • 2012 – 12,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,147 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,147 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    74,147 miles
    Test number
    641047192211
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail74,145 miles (+2,978)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,145 miles
    Test number
    686127986038
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass71,167 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    71,167 miles
    Test number
    953791738008
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  4. Fail71,143 miles (+2,922)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,143 miles
    Test number
    848881981711
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  5. Pass68,221 miles (+82)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,221 miles
    Test number
    377990737833
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail68,139 miles (+4,860)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,139 miles
    Test number
    122320602479
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass63,279 miles (+136)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    63,279 miles
    Test number
    257265658439
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box correded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting toi split

  8. Fail63,143 miles (+5,287)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,143 miles
    Test number
    342739697471
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box correded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting toi split

  9. Pass57,856 miles (+3,501)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    57,856 miles
    Test number
    580674013093
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel near to limit
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to crack

  10. Pass54,355 miles (+1,673)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    54,355 miles
    Test number
    253085345867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    52,682 miles
    Test number
    111969817182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,682 miles (+6,486)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,682 miles
    Test number
    719955865942
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass46,196 miles (+7,840)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    46,196 miles
    Test number
    246782543218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,356 miles (+5,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    38,356 miles
    Test number
    746424950243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass32,925 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    32,925 miles
    Test number
    939555677916
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer case slightly corroded

  16. Fail32,896 miles (+10,473)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,896 miles
    Test number
    586448025338
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre is perished and old age

  17. Pass22,423 miles (+2,671)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    22,423 miles
    Test number
    695115309223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,752 miles (+2,593)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    19,752 miles
    Test number
    729363835064
    • NoteNearside front and offside front and offside rear tyre tread cracking

  19. Pass17,159 miles (+2,580)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    17,159 miles
    Test number
    456295734007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,579 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    14,579 miles
    Test number
    366836833075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    12,248 miles
    Test number
    428909232083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    636229781110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 ULE

Does LL08 ULE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 ULE is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 ULE?
The MOT on LL08 ULE is valid until 21 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 ULE done?
LL08 ULE was recorded at 74,147 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 4,284 miles a year.
Has LL08 ULE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 ULE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 ULE 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 ULE find?
LL08 ULE passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

Related registrations

Browse all LL08U 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.