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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration FN08LZW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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- Expires 16 Mar 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 56,503 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear axle corroded
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 56,483 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill assy (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 54,321 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2026 5 Jun 20266 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 54,319 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
5 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 50,244 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2025 5 Jun 202621 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 49,852 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner CV boot slight split
21 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 49,852 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner CV boot slight split
2 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 47,958 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2023 5 Jun 202623 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 44,961 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
24 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 42,234 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2021 5 Jun 20267 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 38,052 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2020 5 Jun 202621 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 33,971 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2019 5 Jun 202623 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 30,191 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2018 5 Jun 202622 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 26,356 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2017 5 Jun 202618 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 26,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b) Dangerous
17 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 23,041 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2016 5 Jun 202616 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 23,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
25 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 20,288 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 20,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 17,734 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2014 5 Jun 202620 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 15,344 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013 5 Jun 202624 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 12,786 MI
5 Jun 202624 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 12,786 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2012 5 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
FN08LZW was registered on 2008-03-01
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