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LS08WLJ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1422cc
General Information
- Registration LS08WLJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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- Expired 06 Jan 2025
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
13
Passes
4
Failures
76.47%
Pass Rate
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40 Total Defects Recorded
30 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 181,099 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 168,155 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 158,423 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
2 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 148,705 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 134,558 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
16 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 122,420 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt around drive shaft (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
16 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 122,420 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt around drive shaft (2.5.C.1a)
3 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,961 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2018 6 Jun 20263 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 106,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
11 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,476 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2017Advisory 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)
11 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 92,476 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
8 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,705 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2016 6 Jun 20268 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 76,705 MI
6 Jun 202615 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,735 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2015 6 Jun 202629 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,658 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2014 6 Jun 202626 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,414 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013Advisory 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)
1 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,043 MI
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LS08WLJ was registered on 2008-08-14
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