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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration LL08VVW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 12 Aug 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 79,998 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 79,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 78,138 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2025 12 Jun 20266 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 78,138 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
25 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 74,964 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2024Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower ball joint bolts upside down restricting movement Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower ball joint bolts upside down restricting movement Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 71,949 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
5 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 71,943 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leaking from the front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
11 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 67,964 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2022 12 Jun 202613 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 62,086 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 62,086 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 57,856 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2020 12 Jun 202628 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 53,578 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2019 12 Jun 202628 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 53,758 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- parking brake lever high.
- Nearside Rear position lamp , one bulb inoperative.
26 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,629 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside body damage
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
4 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 40,640 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall
- Offside Rear tyre perished and split on outer edge
4 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 40,640 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre perished and split on outer edge
- Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall
10 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,104 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 35,104 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 33,871 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 33,871 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 29,546 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2014 12 Jun 202619 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 29,546 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
22 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,262 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2013 12 Jun 202622 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,375 MI
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LL08VVW was registered on 2008-06-26
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