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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LS08 NFPMOT history

LS08 NFP is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 127,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.

LS08 NFP grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2024
Mileage
127,352 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 NFP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS08 NFP was last recorded at 127,352 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 5,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,380 miles · 11 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
5,972 miles
Average per year
6,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,352 miles
  • 2023 – 121,380 miles
  • 2022 – 116,323 miles
  • 2021 – 110,975 miles
  • 2020 – 107,270 miles
  • 2019 – 101,223 miles
  • 2018 – 95,337 miles
  • 2017 – 94,007 miles
  • 2016 – 89,208 miles
  • 2015 – 80,439 miles
  • 2014 – 69,927 miles
  • 2013 – 56,614 miles
  • 2012 – 46,493 miles
  • 2011 – 34,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail127,352 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit, almost to cords on inner (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished 195/55/15 85V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail127,352 miles (+5,972)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,352 miles
    Test number
    963734759676
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit, almost to cords on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished 195/55/15 85V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass121,380 miles (+42)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    121,380 miles
    Test number
    460371678981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail121,338 miles (+5,015)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,338 miles
    Test number
    520684671601
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake slight bind

  4. Pass116,323 miles (+5,348)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,323 miles
    Test number
    243454962485
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake sticking on slightly

  5. Pass110,975 miles (+3,705)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,975 miles
    Test number
    375750818578
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  6. Pass107,270 miles (+6,047)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,270 miles
    Test number
    781221495274
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass101,223 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,223 miles
    Test number
    987847522857
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail101,223 miles (+5,886)1 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,223 miles
    Test number
    109096879591
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass95,337 miles (+1,330)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    95,337 miles
    Test number
    101168489475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers loose (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine sump damp
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box peeling

  10. Pass94,007 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    94,007 miles
    Test number
    406727961691
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bump stops deteriorating
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on exhaust rear box
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

  11. Fail94,007 miles (+4,799)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,007 miles
    Test number
    604073423399
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bump stops deteriorating
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on exhaust rear box
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

  12. Pass89,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,208 miles
    Test number
    357748557896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,208 miles (+8,769)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,208 miles
    Test number
    382995701420
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass80,439 miles (+10,512)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,439 miles
    Test number
    796919495065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust system coroded

  15. Pass69,927 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,927 miles
    Test number
    556657784036
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront and rear wipers starting to smear
    • NoteFront console bushes splitting and perished not resulting un excessive movement
    • NoteRear bump stops splitting

  16. Fail69,927 miles (+13,313)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,927 miles
    Test number
    287097484050
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront and rear wipers starting to smear
    • NoteFront console bushes splitting and perished not resulting un excessive movement
    • NoteRear bump stops splitting

  17. Pass56,614 miles (+10,121)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,614 miles
    Test number
    105743663038
    • NoteConsole bushes splitting
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteRear bumps stops in poor condition

  18. Pass46,493 miles (+11,942)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,493 miles
    Test number
    925206472018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,551 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,551 miles
    Test number
    168429781453
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass34,551 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,551 miles
    Test number
    609669781004
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LS08 NFP

Does LS08 NFP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS08 NFP expired on 10 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS08 NFP?
The MOT on LS08 NFP expired on 10 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS08 NFP done?
LS08 NFP was recorded at 127,352 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 6,510 miles a year.
Has LS08 NFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 NFP has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS08 NFP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS08 NFP find?
LS08 NFP failed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; windscreen washer not working, and 5 more.

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