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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration LR08DOU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 03 Dec 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 119,336 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2026 6 Jun 20264 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 119,336 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine compartment ecu. (4.11 (a) (i))
25 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 112,043 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
- rear exhaust heat shield loose
- Rear Coil spring corroded n/ s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Undertray not fully secure plus damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
26 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 102,698 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2024 6 Jun 202610 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 95,405 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2023 6 Jun 20269 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 90,373 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 86,630 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust deteriorated
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,643 MI
Expiry date: 25 Dec 2020 6 Jun 202618 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,178 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2019 6 Jun 202621 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,177 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2018 6 Jun 202623 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,843 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2017 6 Jun 202615 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,615 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2016 6 Jun 202624 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,892 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2015 6 Jun 202626 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,713 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2014 6 Jun 20269 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,974 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2013Advisory 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)
28 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,803 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 26,803 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LR08DOU was registered on 2008-03-12
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