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LR08LZP
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1422cc
General Information
- Registration LR08LZP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
16
Passes
15
Failures
51.61%
Pass Rate
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146 Total Defects Recorded
1 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 216,318 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive yet
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 216,318 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive yet
9 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 216,057 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp effecting stop light (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working not working when side lights are turned on. bulb fitted incorrectly (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing seat belt missing (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front headlamp bulbs different colors
- Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract back
- brake pad warning light illuminated on dashboard but brake pads are ok
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 198,609 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 198,609 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 194,718 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on edge) (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on edge) (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on edge) (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 194,718 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on edge) (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on edge) (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on edge) (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 190,196 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
10 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 190,196 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 188,981 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 188,969 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 176,355 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
- Rear exhaust section deteriorated / corroded
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 176,355 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust section deteriorated / corroded
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
30 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 151,071 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2021 7 Jun 202630 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 151,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
27 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 131,494 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- rear parking brake just met
30 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 122,148 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
30 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 122,148 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
25 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,965 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2018 7 Jun 202625 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 109,964 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
4 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,951 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both front wipers deteriorated
- under tray fitted
- exhaust deteriorated
4 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 104,951 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust deteriorated
- both front wipers deteriorated
- both front brake discs worn
- under tray fitted
- play in nearside front steering rack/inner joint
17 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 101,955 MI
7 Jun 202617 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,955 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2016 7 Jun 202628 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 90,885 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2015 7 Jun 202627 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 90,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
- Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,915 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2014 7 Jun 20264 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,459 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2013 7 Jun 20264 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 69,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
14 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,719 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2012Advisory 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)
14 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 53,719 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory 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)
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LR08LZP was registered on 2008-03-01
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