Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc
LP08 VJJMOT history
LP08 VJJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,499 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 106,499 mi
- At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,252 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 VJJ
- 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
- 21 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 VJJ was last recorded at 106,499 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 13,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Jul 2012: 12,220 miles, lower than 16,577 miles on 29 Jun 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 92,526 miles · 7 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 13,973 miles
- Average per year
- 6,252 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 106,499 miles
- 2024 – 92,526 miles
- 2023 – 83,222 miles
- 2022 – 74,571 miles
- 2021 – 66,708 miles
- 2020 – 64,302 miles
- 2019 – 58,429 miles
- 2018 – 52,178 miles
- 2017 – 47,242 miles
- 2016 – 41,892 miles
- 2015 – 36,581 miles
- 2014 – 31,348 miles
- 2013 – 26,625 miles
- 2012 – 12,220 miles
- 2011 – 16,577 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,499 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Brake fluid close to minimum mark
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 29 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,499 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 106,499 miles
- Test number
- 114301530428
- MinorNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Fail106,499 miles (+13,973)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,499 miles
- Test number
- 303079378150
- Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Pass92,526 miles4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 92,526 miles
- Test number
- 187116381567
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail92,525 miles (+9,303)3 major4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,525 miles
- Test number
- 455260235154
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass83,222 miles (+8,651)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 83,222 miles
- Test number
- 326800076822
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass74,571 miles (+7,863)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 74,571 miles
- Test number
- 467067890513
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,708 miles (+46)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 66,708 miles
- Test number
- 816961684975
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass66,662 miles (+13)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 66,662 miles
- Test number
- 140983855915
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail66,649 miles (+2,347)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,649 miles
- Test number
- 778276349908
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass64,302 miles (+5,873)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 64,302 miles
- Test number
- 863156481060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,429 miles (+6,251)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 58,429 miles
- Test number
- 715877102855
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,178 miles (+4,936)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 52,178 miles
- Test number
- 797938031832
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,242 miles (+5,350)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 47,242 miles
- Test number
- 926439158898
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,892 miles (+5,311)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 41,892 miles
- Test number
- 807726282383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,581 miles (+5,233)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 36,581 miles
- Test number
- 128988785114
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass31,348 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 31,348 miles
- Test number
- 239626094489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,348 miles (+4,723)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,348 miles
- Test number
- 276766094416
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail26,625 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,625 miles
- Test number
- 366026593196
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass26,625 miles (+14,405)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 26,625 miles
- Test number
- 439836393147
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass12,220 miles (-4,357)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 12,220 miles
- Test number
- 709369382139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,577 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 16,577 miles
- Test number
- 449050581156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP08 VJJ
- Does LP08 VJJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 VJJ is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 VJJ?
- The MOT on LP08 VJJ is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP08 VJJ done?
- LP08 VJJ was recorded at 106,499 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 6,252 miles a year.
- Has LP08 VJJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 VJJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LP08 VJJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LP08 VJJ find?
- LP08 VJJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed.
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