free car check
LP08RKJ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration LP08RKJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Active
- Expires 28 Oct 2026
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
💰
Finance Check
🔥
Write-off Check
🔨
Salvage Auction
🚨
Stolen Check
👥
Previous Owners
🚕
Ex-Taxi/Police
📏
Mileage Anomaly
🌍
Import/Export
♻️
Scrapped Check
🎨
Plate Changes
✨ Plus 50+ Additional Data Points
Limited Time Offer
£9.99
Was £14.99
✓ Instant delivery • 100% secure
MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
⚠️
51 Total Defects Recorded
28 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 93,431 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ON BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 93,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible Damaged (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ON BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 88,616 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
26 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 84,690 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
26 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 84,689 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
27 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 81,176 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
27 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 81,176 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
25 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 77,723 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
25 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 77,723 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
29 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 74,686 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2021 7 Jun 202627 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 74,686 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
20 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,980 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2020 7 Jun 20269 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 67,865 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust noisy Flexi pipe (8.1.1 (a))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
11 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,954 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2018 7 Jun 20268 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,063 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Under tray fitted obscuring view of some components
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Auxiliary belt cracked & split
14 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 45,367 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 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)
14 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 45,367 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
18 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,004 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2015 7 Jun 20268 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,199 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 23,939 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2013 7 Jun 202611 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,713 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2012 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!
LP08RKJ was registered on 2008-07-18
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.