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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration LP08WTJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 19 Jan 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 102,992 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
20 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 94,736 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 84,619 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 80,712 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
6 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 80,706 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
3 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 78,847 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 78,847 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,280 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,794 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 68,791 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,682 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- covers fitted obscuring testable items
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
9 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 63,682 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- covers fitted obscuring testable items
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 60,006 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2017 7 Jun 202630 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,939 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2016 7 Jun 20268 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,076 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2015 7 Jun 20268 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,325 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2014 7 Jun 20262 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,081 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2013 7 Jun 202615 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,788 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2012 7 Jun 202615 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 37,787 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nail in offside front tyre Dangerous
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LP08WTJ was registered on 2008-07-28
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