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LS08NFP
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration LS08NFP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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90 Total Defects Recorded
1 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 127,352 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished 195/55/15 85V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit, almost to cords on inner (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 121,380 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/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 (5.2.3 (e))
6 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 121,338 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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
- 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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- o/s/f brake slight bind
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,323 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear brake sticking on slightly
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,975 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- both rear tyres starting to perish
- Rear exhaust corroded
- 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))
2 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,270 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
22 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,223 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
20 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 101,223 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,337 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust back box peeling
- engine sump damp
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers loose (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
10 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,007 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear suspension bump stops deteriorating
- o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge
- Slight corrosion on exhaust rear box
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 94,007 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge
- Slight corrosion on exhaust rear box
- Rear suspension bump stops deteriorating
4 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,208 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2017 6 Jun 20264 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 89,208 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
9 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,439 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2016Advisory 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)
28 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,927 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
28 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 69,927 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,614 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014 6 Jun 202616 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,493 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 6 Jun 202630 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 34,551 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
30 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,551 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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LS08NFP was registered on 2008-03-31
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