VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Black

AF08 SYN

MOTExpired

MOT due28 Jan 2026

First reg1 Aug 2008

Mileage96,206 mi

TaxTaxed

Tax due1 Dec 2026

Vehicle age

17 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 21 December 2025.

PASSED · 29 Jan 2025

Test date29 Jan 2025

Expiry28 Jan 2026

Test number406117216040

Mileage96,206 mi

MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt part insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

AdvisoryCorrosion of steering and suspension components

AdvisoryAttention to handbrake travel and efficiency required

FAILED · 29 Jan 2025

Test date29 Jan 2025

Expiry—

Test number154905603249

Mileage96,206 mi

PrsOffside Front Inner Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt part insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

AdvisoryCorrosion of steering and suspension components

AdvisoryAttention to handbrake travel and efficiency required

FAILED · 8 Jan 2025

Test date8 Jan 2025

Expiry—

Test number852082067972

Mileage96,069 mi

MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam (4.1.2 (c))

MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryCorrosion of steering and suspension components

AdvisoryCheck for additional steering/suspension wear after repairs

PASSED · 22 Jan 2024

Test date22 Jan 2024

Expiry24 Jan 2025

Test number602008116581

Mileage92,132 mi

PASSED · 20 Jan 2023

Test date20 Jan 2023

Expiry24 Jan 2024

Test number437216894464

Mileage88,310 mi

PASSED · 25 Jan 2022

Test date25 Jan 2022

Expiry24 Jan 2023

Test number338947395188

Mileage86,636 mi

AdvisoryBonnet Secondry Catch Seized

AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlights (4.1.4 (b))

FAILED · 17 Jan 2022

Test date17 Jan 2022

Expiry—

Test number436417582297

Mileage86,633 mi

MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryBonnet Secondry Catch Seized

AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlights (4.1.4 (b))

MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

PASSED · 2 Sep 2020

Test date2 Sep 2020

Expiry1 Sep 2021

Test number349730751449

Mileage86,543 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

FAILED · 28 Aug 2020

Test date28 Aug 2020

Expiry—

Test number124143849741

Mileage86,539 mi

MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

PASSED · 2 Aug 2019

Test date2 Aug 2019

Expiry1 Aug 2020

Test number918196727518

Mileage80,846 mi

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section join (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

FAILED · 2 Aug 2019

Test date2 Aug 2019

Expiry—

Test number223774923100

Mileage80,846 mi

MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section join (6.1.2 (a))

MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

PASSED · 13 Dec 2017

Test date13 Dec 2017

Expiry19 Dec 2018

Test number738496006049

Mileage66,386 mi

FAILED · 13 Dec 2017

Test date13 Dec 2017

Expiry—

Test number770933590438

Mileage66,386 mi

FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

FailOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

FailNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

FailWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

FailNearside Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

AdvisoryOffside Rear brake dragging slightly

PASSED · 20 Dec 2016

Test date20 Dec 2016

Expiry19 Dec 2017

Test number790392617390

Mileage62,375 mi

FAILED · 12 Dec 2016

Test date12 Dec 2016

Expiry—

Test number485934363229

Mileage62,374 mi

FailOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

FailRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

PASSED · 30 Sep 2015

Test date30 Sep 2015

Expiry29 Sep 2016

Test number608263068924

Mileage54,489 mi

Advisorynail in osr tyre

Advisorynsf tyre worn outer edge

PASSED · 29 Sep 2014

Test date29 Sep 2014

Expiry28 Sep 2015

Test number589292574263

Mileage46,620 mi

AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

User Enteredboth front wishbone rear bushes slightly split

User Enteredboth rear tyres slightly cracked in tread pattern

PASSED · 31 Oct 2013

Test date31 Oct 2013

Expiry1 Nov 2014

Test number128364603384

Mileage38,363 mi

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 2 Nov 2012

Test date2 Nov 2012

Expiry1 Nov 2013

Test number485587702473

Mileage28,045 mi

User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FAILED · 2 Nov 2012

Test date2 Nov 2012

Expiry—

Test number499867302383

Mileage28,045 mi

PrsNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

PASSED · 22 Sep 2011

Test date22 Sep 2011

Expiry21 Sep 2012

Test number855445161227

Mileage21,453 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)