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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO TWIST · Black

AJ54 LJA
VOLKSWAGEN AJ54 LJA
MOTExpired
MOT due30 Apr 2026
First reg1 Nov 2004
Mileage101,403 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Oct 2026

Vehicle age

21 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 22 August 2025.

PASSED · 1 May 2025
Test date1 May 2025
Expiry30 Apr 2026
Test number806836147362
Mileage101,403 mi
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is bald inner edge
FAILED · 30 Apr 2025
Test date30 Apr 2025
Expiry
Test number983057934196
Mileage101,384 mi
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is bald inner edge
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
PASSED · 29 Apr 2024
Test date29 Apr 2024
Expiry28 Apr 2025
Test number900590517185
Mileage96,471 mi
FAILED · 29 Apr 2024
Test date29 Apr 2024
Expiry
Test number976986080933
Mileage96,471 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
PrsOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
PASSED · 12 Mar 2024
Test date12 Mar 2024
Expiry11 Mar 2025
Test number200136369516
Mileage96,346 mi
FAILED · 22 Feb 2024
Test date22 Feb 2024
Expiry
Test number298339121048
Mileage96,322 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
PASSED · 25 Feb 2023
Test date25 Feb 2023
Expiry24 Feb 2024
Test number286628034816
Mileage92,999 mi
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 23 Feb 2023
Test date23 Feb 2023
Expiry
Test number164752826751
Mileage92,998 mi
MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
PASSED · 21 Feb 2022
Test date21 Feb 2022
Expiry22 Feb 2023
Test number227808797215
Mileage89,256 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush heavily worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 21 Feb 2022
Test date21 Feb 2022
Expiry
Test number665553861227
Mileage89,256 mi
PrsEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PrsOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PrsNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
PrsOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush heavily worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 23 Feb 2021
Test date23 Feb 2021
Expiry22 Feb 2022
Test number271503045856
Mileage86,469 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 30 Jul 2019
Test date30 Jul 2019
Expiry29 Jan 2021
Test number169958301572
Mileage80,994 mi
PASSED · 5 Mar 2018
Test date5 Mar 2018
Expiry4 Mar 2019
Test number445585061895
Mileage71,777 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre flat spot
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 26 Feb 2018
Test date26 Feb 2018
Expiry
Test number310239725725
Mileage71,763 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre flat spot
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 23 Feb 2017
Test date23 Feb 2017
Expiry22 Feb 2018
Test number381770281889
Mileage64,549 mi
PASSED · 29 Jul 2016
Test date29 Jul 2016
Expiry28 Jul 2017
Test number800680739896
Mileage60,373 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
FAILED · 27 Jul 2016
Test date27 Jul 2016
Expiry
Test number310405629969
Mileage60,237 mi
FailNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
FailNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
PASSED · 29 Jul 2015
Test date29 Jul 2015
Expiry28 Jul 2016
Test number295714852177
Mileage51,034 mi
PASSED · 14 Nov 2014
Test date14 Nov 2014
Expiry14 Nov 2015
Test number745458014376
Mileage50,123 mi
PASSED · 9 Nov 2013
Test date9 Nov 2013
Expiry14 Nov 2014
Test number945243913312
Mileage47,700 mi
PASSED · 1 Nov 2012
Test date1 Nov 2012
Expiry14 Nov 2013
Test number338636702323
Mileage45,724 mi
PASSED · 12 Nov 2011
Test date12 Nov 2011
Expiry14 Nov 2012
Test number286266711380
Mileage43,676 mi
PASSED · 13 Nov 2010
Test date13 Nov 2010
Expiry14 Nov 2011
Test number861507710368
Mileage41,548 mi
PASSED · 19 Oct 2009
Test date19 Oct 2009
Expiry14 Nov 2010
Test number644762499276
Mileage38,555 mi
FAILED · 19 Oct 2009
Test date19 Oct 2009
Expiry
Test number980892899224
Mileage38,555 mi
PrsOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAILED · 29 Oct 2008
Test date29 Oct 2008
Expiry
Test number212253308369
Mileage30,830 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
User Enteredosf and both rear tyres startin g to perish
PASSED · 29 Oct 2008
Test date29 Oct 2008
Expiry14 Nov 2009
Test number163023608324
Mileage30,830 mi
User Enteredosf and both rear tyres startin g to perish
PASSED · 12 Nov 2007
Test date12 Nov 2007
Expiry14 Nov 2008
Test number804336917326
Mileage24,421 mi
User EnteredCoolant leak
FAILED · 12 Nov 2007
Test date12 Nov 2007
Expiry
Test number144556817335
Mileage24,421 mi
PrsNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PrsNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
User EnteredCoolant leak