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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc

LL08 YTPMOT history

LL08 YTP is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 154,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2024.

LL08 YTP grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2025
Mileage
154,087 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 YTP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 YTP was last recorded at 154,087 miles on 21 Aug 2024, 11,977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,110 miles · 17 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
11,977 miles
Average per year
9,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 154,087 miles
  • 2023 – 142,110 miles
  • 2022 – 130,693 miles
  • 2021 – 123,155 miles
  • 2020 – 122,203 miles
  • 2019 – 118,072 miles
  • 2018 – 104,921 miles
  • 2017 – 90,959 miles
  • 2016 – 77,763 miles
  • 2015 – 71,380 miles
  • 2014 – 62,121 miles
  • 2013 – 53,759 miles
  • 2012 – 48,990 miles
  • 2011 – 34,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,087 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,087 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    154,087 miles
    Test number
    660354732855
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail154,081 miles (+11,971)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,081 miles
    Test number
    749931327108
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass142,110 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    142,110 miles
    Test number
    761509988386
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail142,110 miles (+11,417)5 major4 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,110 miles
    Test number
    849744778871
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass130,693 miles (+2)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    130,693 miles
    Test number
    374031537690
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail130,691 miles (+7,536)3 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,691 miles
    Test number
    508682146987
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,155 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    123,155 miles
    Test number
    556412136775
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail123,154 miles (+951)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,154 miles
    Test number
    531794668696
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint modified such that the steering is adversely affected incorrectly fitted (2.1.3 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint modified such that the steering is adversely affected incorrectly fitted (2.1.3 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass122,203 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    122,203 miles
    Test number
    915366838265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Fail122,203 miles (+4,131)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,203 miles
    Test number
    997807213884
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Pass118,072 miles (+13,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    118,072 miles
    Test number
    955074436843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass104,921 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    104,921 miles
    Test number
    168405283742
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail104,921 miles (+13,962)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,921 miles
    Test number
    931911026462
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre joint failed and exhaust insecure (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass90,959 miles (+13,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    90,959 miles
    Test number
    500890950657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass77,763 miles (+6,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,763 miles
    Test number
    950095323130
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass71,380 miles (+9,259)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,380 miles
    Test number
    349130435495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,121 miles (+8,362)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    62,121 miles
    Test number
    169930534282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,759 miles (+4,769)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,759 miles
    Test number
    748075233234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,990 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,990 miles
    Test number
    955645792181
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail48,990 miles (+14,172)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,990 miles
    Test number
    117805292137
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass34,818 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,818 miles
    Test number
    436831261167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail34,818 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,818 miles
    Test number
    328281961103
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL08 YTP

Does LL08 YTP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 YTP expired on 22 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 YTP?
The MOT on LL08 YTP expired on 22 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 YTP done?
LL08 YTP was recorded at 154,087 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2024, an average of 9,036 miles a year.
Has LL08 YTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 YTP has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LL08 YTP 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 YTP find?
LL08 YTP passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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