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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration LS08MLN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 14 Sep 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 85,983 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
30 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 81,509 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 77,125 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2024 7 Jun 202627 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 77,125 MI
7 Jun 202626 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 72,315 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))
29 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 67,565 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
29 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 63,032 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2021 7 Jun 202629 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 63,031 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres worn around edge of tyres
2 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 59,604 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little or no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 59,604 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working less than half working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little or no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 55,736 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2019 7 Jun 20266 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 55,733 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
1 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,301 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2018 7 Jun 20261 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,390 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2017 7 Jun 20261 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 48,389 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
27 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 41,199 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 41,199 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,575 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2014 7 Jun 20266 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 36,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,312 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,129 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LS08MLN was registered on 2008-03-31
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