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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LL08 XXMMOT history

LL08 XXM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 126,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

LL08 XXM black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
126,752 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 XXM
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
12 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 XXM was last recorded at 126,752 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 9,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,204 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,548 miles
Average per year
6,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,752 miles
  • 2025 – 117,204 miles
  • 2024 – 115,343 miles
  • 2023 – 112,146 miles
  • 2022 – 108,683 miles
  • 2021 – 106,741 miles
  • 2020 – 104,978 miles
  • 2019 – 100,635 miles
  • 2018 – 95,913 miles
  • 2017 – 88,777 miles
  • 2016 – 81,240 miles
  • 2015 – 71,640 miles
  • 2014 – 62,864 miles
  • 2013 – 54,750 miles
  • 2012 – 39,650 miles
  • 2011 – 29,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,752 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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.

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,752 miles (+9,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    126,752 miles
    Test number
    173230893994
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass117,204 miles (+1,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    117,204 miles
    Test number
    292531583677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  3. Pass115,343 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    115,343 miles
    Test number
    571005602194
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail115,343 miles (+3,197)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,343 miles
    Test number
    195219925294
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired servo pipe cracked prompt replacement advised (1.1.3 (e))

  5. Pass112,146 miles (+3,463)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    112,146 miles
    Test number
    357029073831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,683 miles (+1,942)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    108,683 miles
    Test number
    247377518824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,741 miles (+1,763)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    106,741 miles
    Test number
    518350597416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,978 miles (+4,343)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    104,978 miles
    Test number
    620809627345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,635 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,635 miles
    Test number
    695852245468
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail100,634 miles (+4,721)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,634 miles
    Test number
    914336423450
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass95,913 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    95,913 miles
    Test number
    459884167536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail95,913 miles (+7,136)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,913 miles
    Test number
    710975994203
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass88,777 miles (+7,537)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,777 miles
    Test number
    984452711854
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass81,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    81,240 miles
    Test number
    350757034091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,240 miles (+9,600)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,240 miles
    Test number
    531167007639
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass71,640 miles (+8,776)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    71,640 miles
    Test number
    845201865162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,864 miles (+8,114)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    62,864 miles
    Test number
    429553564139
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre perished & cracking

  18. Pass54,750 miles (+15,100)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,750 miles
    Test number
    955074683146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,650 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,650 miles
    Test number
    276594682157
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteConsole bushes split
    • NoteFront brake dics worn
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NotePoor front brake imbalance
    • NoteTyres worn low

  20. Pass39,650 miles (+10,534)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,650 miles
    Test number
    745994282123
    • NoteConsole bushes split
    • NoteFront brake dics worn
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NotePoor front brake imbalance
    • NoteTyres worn low

  21. Pass29,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,116 miles
    Test number
    366628881112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 XXM

Does LL08 XXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 XXM is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 XXM?
The MOT on LL08 XXM is valid until 8 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 XXM done?
LL08 XXM was recorded at 126,752 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 6,506 miles a year.
Has LL08 XXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 XXM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LL08 XXM 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 XXM find?
LL08 XXM passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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