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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LL08 XXSMOT history

LL08 XXS is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

LL08 XXS black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
95,041 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 XXS
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
18 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 XXS was last recorded at 95,041 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 5,132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,909 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,132 miles
Average per year
4,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,041 miles
  • 2024 – 89,909 miles
  • 2023 – 80,656 miles
  • 2022 – 76,769 miles
  • 2021 – 71,977 miles
  • 2019 – 65,087 miles
  • 2018 – 61,425 miles
  • 2016 – 53,532 miles
  • 2015 – 46,350 miles
  • 2014 – 40,152 miles
  • 2013 – 34,206 miles
  • 2011 – 27,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,041 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,041 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    95,041 miles
    Test number
    925479634292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail95,041 miles (+5,132)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,041 miles
    Test number
    977427667867
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass89,909 miles (+5,083)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    89,909 miles
    Test number
    807101161014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,826 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    84,826 miles
    Test number
    785502789959
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail84,826 miles (+4,170)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,826 miles
    Test number
    398405342859
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass80,656 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,656 miles
    Test number
    732865643217
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail80,656 miles (+3,887)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,656 miles
    Test number
    346181119282
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,769 miles (+4,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    76,769 miles
    Test number
    801481192136
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass71,977 miles (+6,890)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,977 miles
    Test number
    457530601247
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass65,087 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,087 miles
    Test number
    569710976215
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryPart of the exhaust system deteriorated

  11. Fail65,087 miles (+3,662)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,087 miles
    Test number
    817739548196
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPart of the exhaust system deteriorated

  12. Pass61,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    61,425 miles
    Test number
    640249764185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,421 miles (+7,889)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,421 miles
    Test number
    766705210299
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront both sides brake-discs worn/lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower-arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge almost to cord (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear park-brake has excess reserve travel

  14. Pass53,532 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,532 miles
    Test number
    957802452251
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension consul bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre has approx. 3mm of tread left and worn on edges
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre has approx. 2.5mm of tread left and worn on edges
    • AdvisoryWear noted on both front brake disc

  15. Fail53,532 miles (+7,182)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,532 miles
    Test number
    792492779228
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension consul bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre has approx. 3mm of tread left and worn on edges
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre has approx. 2.5mm of tread left and worn on edges
    • AdvisoryWear noted on both front brake disc

  16. Pass46,350 miles (+6,198)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,350 miles
    Test number
    537131115171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass40,152 miles (+5,946)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,152 miles
    Test number
    665520504186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,206 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,206 miles
    Test number
    976424523170
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  19. Fail34,206 miles (+7,197)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,206 miles
    Test number
    869873123106
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  20. Pass27,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,009 miles
    Test number
    808794161165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,009 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,009 miles
    Test number
    817374361183
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL08 XXS

Does LL08 XXS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 XXS is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL08 XXS?
The MOT on LL08 XXS is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 XXS done?
LL08 XXS was recorded at 95,041 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 4,720 miles a year.
Has LL08 XXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 XXS has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LL08 XXS 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 XXS find?
LL08 XXS passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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