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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LL08 ZTYMOT history

LL08 ZTY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 79,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

LL08 ZTY blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
79,817 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 ZTY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 ZTY was last recorded at 79,817 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 4,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,415 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,402 miles
Average per year
3,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,817 miles
  • 2025 – 75,415 miles
  • 2024 – 69,906 miles
  • 2023 – 66,205 miles
  • 2022 – 61,651 miles
  • 2021 – 56,431 miles
  • 2020 – 54,244 miles
  • 2019 – 51,612 miles
  • 2018 – 51,394 miles
  • 2017 – 51,021 miles
  • 2016 – 48,701 miles
  • 2015 – 45,225 miles
  • 2014 – 40,959 miles
  • 2013 – 37,136 miles
  • 2012 – 33,509 miles
  • 2011 – 26,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,817 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lights (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,817 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    79,817 miles
    Test number
    981198878096
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lights (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail79,817 miles (+4,402)9 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,817 miles
    Test number
    296066517851
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lights (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass75,415 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,415 miles
    Test number
    250835049871
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight travel on parking brake

  4. Fail75,415 miles (+5,509)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,415 miles
    Test number
    871037242653
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight travel on parking brake

  5. Pass69,906 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,906 miles
    Test number
    471049880995
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail69,906 miles (+3,701)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,906 miles
    Test number
    879148977419
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass66,205 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    66,205 miles
    Test number
    454049191434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail66,205 miles (+4,554)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,205 miles
    Test number
    255864006316
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass61,651 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    61,651 miles
    Test number
    788996339026
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail61,651 miles (+5,220)1 dangerous6 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,651 miles
    Test number
    924453568761
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass56,431 miles (+2,187)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    56,431 miles
    Test number
    547430162468
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass54,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    54,244 miles
    Test number
    652239399332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,244 miles (+2,632)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,244 miles
    Test number
    698352336377
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass51,612 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,612 miles
    Test number
    519672787954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,394 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,394 miles
    Test number
    579182243768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,021 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,021 miles
    Test number
    758064175917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,020 miles (+2,319)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,020 miles
    Test number
    266845554533
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass48,701 miles (+3,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,701 miles
    Test number
    104494642738
    • AdvisoryConsole bushes ripped and perished

  19. Pass45,225 miles (+4,266)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    45,225 miles
    Test number
    749385005283
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing
    • NoteOffside front tyre perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing

  20. Pass40,959 miles (+3,823)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,959 miles
    Test number
    865585004201
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing

  21. Pass37,136 miles (+3,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    37,136 miles
    Test number
    767226003265
    • 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)

  22. Pass33,509 miles (+6,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,509 miles
    Test number
    355889302236
    • 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)

  23. Pass26,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    26,861 miles
    Test number
    286866681412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 ZTY

Does LL08 ZTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 ZTY is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 ZTY?
The MOT on LL08 ZTY is valid until 10 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 ZTY done?
LL08 ZTY was recorded at 79,817 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 3,510 miles a year.
Has LL08 ZTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 ZTY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 ZTY 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 ZTY find?
LL08 ZTY passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front driver's view items removed from driver's view prior to test; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lights, and 5 more.

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