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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LL08 USZMOT history

LL08 USZ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 121,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

LL08 USZ grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,680 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 USZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 USZ was last recorded at 121,680 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,680 miles · 17 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,680 miles
  • 2025 – 111,116 miles
  • 2024 – 100,951 miles
  • 2023 – 87,640 miles
  • 2022 – 84,759 miles
  • 2021 – 80,168 miles
  • 2020 – 78,001 miles
  • 2019 – 70,927 miles
  • 2018 – 62,439 miles
  • 2017 – 53,802 miles
  • 2016 – 43,971 miles
  • 2015 – 34,797 miles
  • 2014 – 23,846 miles
  • 2013 – 15,233 miles
  • 2012 – 11,408 miles
  • 2011 – 9,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,680 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-2.5mm. worn smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake effort lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,680 miles4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,680 miles
    Test number
    155050680439
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-2.5mm. worn smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake effort low
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail121,680 miles (+10,564)6 major4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,680 miles
    Test number
    338172274564
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-2.5mm. worn smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake effort low
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass111,116 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    111,116 miles
    Test number
    926937099499
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail111,116 miles (+10,165)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,116 miles
    Test number
    854050168133
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass100,951 miles (+13,311)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    100,951 miles
    Test number
    901633525781
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass87,640 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    87,640 miles
    Test number
    413789731148
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the border (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail87,640 miles (+2,881)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,640 miles
    Test number
    626249147656
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the border (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass84,759 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,759 miles
    Test number
    449662525069
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is on 3mm of tread

  9. Fail84,759 miles (+4,591)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,759 miles
    Test number
    105886690894
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is on 3mm of tread

  10. Pass80,168 miles (+2,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    80,168 miles
    Test number
    180753147309
    • AdvisoryEngine/gearbox stabiliser worn - advise replacement

  11. Pass78,001 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,001 miles
    Test number
    901722961463
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail78,001 miles (+7,074)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,001 miles
    Test number
    479598334983
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass70,927 miles (+8,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,927 miles
    Test number
    179958648957
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass62,439 miles (+8,637)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    62,439 miles
    Test number
    736989968155
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass53,802 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    53,802 miles
    Test number
    560858709091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,681 miles (+9,710)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,681 miles
    Test number
    731439107252
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass43,971 miles (+9,174)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    43,971 miles
    Test number
    847362865973
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing console bushes (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing console bushes (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass34,797 miles (+10,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,797 miles
    Test number
    237151175488
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  19. Pass23,846 miles (+8,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,846 miles
    Test number
    458452574129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass15,233 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    15,233 miles
    Test number
    458057483163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail15,073 miles (+3,665)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,073 miles
    Test number
    648690983124
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass11,408 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    11,408 miles
    Test number
    515955402226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    9,152 miles
    Test number
    899325611275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 USZ

Does LL08 USZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 USZ is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 USZ?
The MOT on LL08 USZ is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 USZ done?
LL08 USZ was recorded at 121,680 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 7,435 miles a year.
Has LL08 USZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 USZ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 USZ 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 USZ find?
LL08 USZ passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 4 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear lower position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 8 more.

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