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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Grey

AF61 VLZ
MOTValid
MOT due1 Sep 2026
First reg1 Sep 2011
Mileage109,573 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

14 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 3 March 2026.

PASSED · 23 Aug 2025
Test date23 Aug 2025
Expiry1 Sep 2026
Test number238409801669
Mileage109,573 mi
Advisoryunder body tray fitted difficult to access some component
AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (BOTH SIDES) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 27 Aug 2024
Test date27 Aug 2024
Expiry1 Sep 2025
Test number293334036816
Mileage101,442 mi
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))
FAILED · 27 Aug 2024
Test date27 Aug 2024
Expiry
Test number796759987252
Mileage101,441 mi
DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
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))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 1 Sep 2023
Test date1 Sep 2023
Expiry1 Sep 2024
Test number251039596990
Mileage97,661 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED · 31 Aug 2022
Test date31 Aug 2022
Expiry1 Sep 2023
Test number919109838639
Mileage93,779 mi
FAILED · 31 Aug 2022
Test date31 Aug 2022
Expiry
Test number836414577265
Mileage93,778 mi
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryHAND BRAKE ON LIMITS LEVER EXCESS TRAVEL
PASSED · 31 Aug 2021
Test date31 Aug 2021
Expiry1 Sep 2022
Test number952028112194
Mileage85,908 mi
FAILED · 27 Aug 2021
Test date27 Aug 2021
Expiry
Test number303688089953
Mileage85,907 mi
MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI SECTION (6.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 14 Aug 2020
Test date14 Aug 2020
Expiry1 Sep 2021
Test number474504411626
Mileage78,415 mi
Advisoryboth front wishbones rear bushes starting to perish
Advisoryoffside front shock corroding
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisoryboth front track rod ends ball joint dust covers cracking
Advisorysurface corrosion to rear axle
FAILED · 14 Aug 2020
Test date14 Aug 2020
Expiry
Test number603358227893
Mileage78,415 mi
MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryboth front wishbones rear bushes starting to perish
Advisoryoffside front shock corroding
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisoryboth front track rod ends ball joint dust covers cracking
Advisorysurface corrosion to rear axle
PASSED · 5 Aug 2019
Test date5 Aug 2019
Expiry1 Sep 2020
Test number354699931571
Mileage72,604 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED · 3 Aug 2018
Test date3 Aug 2018
Expiry1 Sep 2019
Test number717018675358
Mileage65,611 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 3 Aug 2018
Test date3 Aug 2018
Expiry
Test number795539320694
Mileage65,611 mi
MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 28 Aug 2017
Test date28 Aug 2017
Expiry1 Sep 2018
Test number629409577221
Mileage59,662 mi
FAILED · 25 Aug 2017
Test date25 Aug 2017
Expiry
Test number830442870192
Mileage59,662 mi
FailNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 23 Aug 2016
Test date23 Aug 2016
Expiry1 Sep 2017
Test number425389859502
Mileage50,868 mi
PASSED · 25 Aug 2015
Test date25 Aug 2015
Expiry1 Sep 2016
Test number658111331755
Mileage42,708 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)
Advisoryboth rear tyres cracking between treads
PASSED · 4 Aug 2014
Test date4 Aug 2014
Expiry1 Sep 2015
Test number766306214221
Mileage34,141 mi
User Enteredall four tyres cracking between treads