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2008 LM

2023 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,576 mi
Last recorded14,576 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2023 Volkswagen Polo20,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

Registration2008 LM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2023
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 14,576 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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2008 LM is a 2023 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2023 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 20,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2008 LM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 3 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 2008 LM?

You can check the full history of 2008 LM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 2008 LM registered?

2008 LM is a 2023 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 January 2023.

Is 2008 LM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2008 LM shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 2008 LM have outstanding finance?

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