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POLO · Silver

AB08 LFM
MOTExpired
MOT due11 Nov 2025
First reg20 May 2008
Mileage84,299 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

18 years and 1 month

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 22 February 2026.

FAILED · 5 Nov 2025
Test date5 Nov 2025
Expiry
Test number197574945704
Mileage84,299 mi
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryEngine light on
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and seat,seat belt mount outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and seat,seat belt mount outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 25 Oct 2024
Test date25 Oct 2024
Expiry11 Nov 2025
Test number869339474533
Mileage78,305 mi
FAILED · 22 Oct 2024
Test date22 Oct 2024
Expiry
Test number841841058733
Mileage78,303 mi
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 2 Nov 2023
Test date2 Nov 2023
Expiry11 Nov 2024
Test number205808306978
Mileage69,404 mi
FAILED · 30 Oct 2023
Test date30 Oct 2023
Expiry
Test number522092091693
Mileage69,394 mi
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisoryn/s/f tyre starting to get low in tread inner edge
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 12 Nov 2022
Test date12 Nov 2022
Expiry11 Nov 2023
Test number624625742170
Mileage69,256 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 8 May 2021
Test date8 May 2021
Expiry7 May 2022
Test number462771909432
Mileage69,181 mi
PASSED · 26 Sep 2019
Test date26 Sep 2019
Expiry25 Sep 2020
Test number604056754740
Mileage66,995 mi
Advisoryhand brake leaver has minimum reserve travel
MinorOffside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
PASSED · 24 Sep 2018
Test date24 Sep 2018
Expiry23 Sep 2019
Test number207033421620
Mileage63,128 mi
FAILED · 24 Sep 2018
Test date24 Sep 2018
Expiry
Test number687214306050
Mileage63,128 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 14 Sep 2017
Test date14 Sep 2017
Expiry19 Sep 2018
Test number913157209131
Mileage58,432 mi
PASSED · 20 Sep 2016
Test date20 Sep 2016
Expiry19 Sep 2017
Test number898184250025
Mileage54,004 mi
PASSED · 7 May 2015
Test date7 May 2015
Expiry20 May 2016
Test number357297625143
Mileage45,895 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User EnteredOffside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge
PASSED · 19 May 2014
Test date19 May 2014
Expiry20 May 2015
Test number795999234104
Mileage39,875 mi
PASSED · 20 May 2013
Test date20 May 2013
Expiry20 May 2014
Test number917550943108
Mileage32,674 mi
AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredfront wipers are poor
PASSED · 14 May 2012
Test date14 May 2012
Expiry20 May 2013
Test number818935832153
Mileage25,464 mi
PASSED · 21 May 2011
Test date21 May 2011
Expiry20 May 2012
Test number505561041117
Mileage21,055 mi