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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LL08 VVWMOT history

LL08 VVW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 86,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

LL08 VVW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,933 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 VVW
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
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 VVW was last recorded at 86,933 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 6,935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,998 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,935 miles
Average per year
4,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,933 miles
  • 2025 – 79,998 miles
  • 2024 – 78,138 miles
  • 2023 – 74,964 miles
  • 2022 – 71,949 miles
  • 2021 – 67,964 miles
  • 2020 – 62,086 miles
  • 2019 – 57,856 miles
  • 2018 – 53,578 miles
  • 2017 – 48,629 miles
  • 2016 – 40,640 miles
  • 2015 – 35,104 miles
  • 2014 – 33,871 miles
  • 2013 – 29,546 miles
  • 2012 – 26,262 miles
  • 2011 – 22,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,933 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,933 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,933 miles
    Test number
    995676378561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail86,391 miles (+6,393)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,391 miles
    Test number
    988728404114
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass79,998 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    79,998 miles
    Test number
    871982516241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail79,996 miles (+1,858)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,996 miles
    Test number
    631626329378
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass78,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    78,138 miles
    Test number
    500347795217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail78,138 miles (+3,174)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,138 miles
    Test number
    961304551073
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass74,964 miles (+3,015)2 dangerous3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    74,964 miles
    Test number
    561589813642
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower ball joint bolts upside down restricting movement
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower ball joint bolts upside down restricting movement
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass71,949 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,949 miles
    Test number
    543639049759
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Fail71,943 miles (+3,979)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,943 miles
    Test number
    335396531082
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leaking from the front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass67,964 miles (+5,878)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,964 miles
    Test number
    365811352158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,086 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    62,086 miles
    Test number
    408870207600
    • 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 (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail62,086 miles (+4,230)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,086 miles
    Test number
    917962443469
    • Repaired at testWindscreen 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass57,856 miles (+4,278)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    57,856 miles
    Test number
    840018105924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    53,578 miles
    Test number
    135142016348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,758 miles (+5,129)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,758 miles
    Test number
    191202785799
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp , one bulb inoperative.
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever high.

  16. Pass48,629 miles (+7,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,629 miles
    Test number
    198638663367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside body damage

  17. Pass40,640 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    40,640 miles
    Test number
    867103273621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished and split on outer edge

  18. Fail40,640 miles (+5,536)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,640 miles
    Test number
    518629785513
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished and split on outer edge

  19. Pass35,104 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    35,104 miles
    Test number
    335972825228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside Rear Tyre Perished

  20. Fail35,104 miles (+1,233)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,104 miles
    Test number
    275462725231
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside Rear Tyre Perished

  21. Pass33,871 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    33,871 miles
    Test number
    577836194167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake Wear Light On
    • NoteOffside Rear Tyre Perished

  22. Fail33,871 miles (+4,325)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,871 miles
    Test number
    928316194157
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake Wear Light On
    • NoteOffside Rear Tyre Perished

  23. Pass29,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    29,546 miles
    Test number
    385641573114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,546 miles (+3,284)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,546 miles
    Test number
    429860073137
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  25. Pass26,262 miles (+3,887)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    26,262 miles
    Test number
    986614272148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    22,375 miles
    Test number
    839043271115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 VVW

Does LL08 VVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 VVW is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 VVW?
The MOT on LL08 VVW is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 VVW done?
LL08 VVW was recorded at 86,933 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 4,280 miles a year.
Has LL08 VVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 VVW has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 VVW 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 VVW find?
LL08 VVW passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front inner road wheel slightly distorted.

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