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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration LP08NRV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 24 Jul 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 41,612 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet ecu (4.11 (a) (i))
25 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 41,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet ecu (4.11 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 36,688 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2025 7 Jun 202616 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 34,578 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
16 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 34,578 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 32,221 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
10 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 29,059 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2022 7 Jun 202618 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 25,967 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2021 7 Jun 202613 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 23,741 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 20,621 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2019 7 Jun 20269 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 17,115 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2018 7 Jun 202627 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 15,744 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
27 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 13,820 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2016 7 Jun 202620 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 12,002 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
21 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 9,979 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
21 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 9,979 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
22 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 8,105 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2013 7 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!
LP08NRV was registered on 2008-07-16
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