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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LL08 ZTMMOT history

LL08 ZTM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 86,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2025.

LL08 ZTM silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2026
Mileage
86,306 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 ZTM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 ZTM was last recorded at 86,306 miles on 23 Aug 2025, 5,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,838 miles · 30 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
5,468 miles
Average per year
5,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,306 miles
  • 2024 – 80,838 miles
  • 2023 – 75,530 miles
  • 2022 – 70,441 miles
  • 2021 – 64,526 miles
  • 2020 – 60,808 miles
  • 2019 – 56,352 miles
  • 2018 – 50,677 miles
  • 2017 – 45,145 miles
  • 2016 – 37,133 miles
  • 2015 – 31,386 miles
  • 2014 – 26,229 miles
  • 2013 – 22,017 miles
  • 2012 – 17,802 miles
  • 2011 – 13,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,306 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    86,306 miles
    Test number
    550676774515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,301 miles (+5,463)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,301 miles
    Test number
    877081391060
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working Door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass80,838 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    80,838 miles
    Test number
    551009086936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail80,836 miles (+5,306)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,836 miles
    Test number
    443404792463
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass75,530 miles (+5,089)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    75,530 miles
    Test number
    949445873948
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass70,441 miles (+5,915)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,441 miles
    Test number
    376666132462
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass64,526 miles (+3,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    64,526 miles
    Test number
    707964238051
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass60,808 miles (+4,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    60,808 miles
    Test number
    160028348509
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass56,352 miles (+5,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,352 miles
    Test number
    622740795624
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  10. Pass50,677 miles (+5,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,677 miles
    Test number
    104325906763
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass45,145 miles (+8,012)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,145 miles
    Test number
    334619256984
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  12. Pass37,133 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    37,133 miles
    Test number
    865825044420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail37,133 miles (+5,747)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,133 miles
    Test number
    323995394506
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  14. Pass31,386 miles (+5,157)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,386 miles
    Test number
    145804405285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre feathered inner edge

  15. Pass26,229 miles (+4,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,229 miles
    Test number
    907683034251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass22,017 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    22,017 miles
    Test number
    766576953284
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres getting close to limit

  17. Fail22,014 miles (+4,212)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,014 miles
    Test number
    339766053233
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres getting close to limit

  18. Pass17,802 miles (+4,364)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    17,802 miles
    Test number
    286018592177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    13,438 miles
    Test number
    216431481114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 ZTM

Does LL08 ZTM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 ZTM expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 ZTM?
The MOT on LL08 ZTM expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 ZTM done?
LL08 ZTM was recorded at 86,306 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2025, an average of 5,150 miles a year.
Has LL08 ZTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 ZTM has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LL08 ZTM 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 ZTM find?
LL08 ZTM passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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