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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO E 55 · Grey

AK55 EXU
VOLKSWAGEN AK55 EXU
MOTExpired
MOT due26 Mar 2026
First reg1 Sep 2005
Mileage152,329 mi
TaxUntaxed
Tax due30 Jun 2025

Vehicle age

20 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 17 August 2025.

PASSED · 27 Mar 2025
Test date27 Mar 2025
Expiry26 Mar 2026
Test number274121979398
Mileage152,329 mi
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
FAILED · 26 Mar 2025
Test date26 Mar 2025
Expiry
Test number614267361581
Mileage152,327 mi
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 12 Aug 2023
Test date12 Aug 2023
Expiry17 Aug 2024
Test number827684760903
Mileage138,629 mi
PASSED · 18 Aug 2022
Test date18 Aug 2022
Expiry17 Aug 2023
Test number554611518217
Mileage134,580 mi
PASSED · 12 Apr 2021
Test date12 Apr 2021
Expiry11 Apr 2022
Test number578100541126
Mileage134,543 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 17 Mar 2021
Test date17 Mar 2021
Expiry
Test number442326054008
Mileage134,542 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED · 23 May 2019
Test date23 May 2019
Expiry28 Nov 2020
Test number419823190074
Mileage132,995 mi
FAILED · 23 May 2019
Test date23 May 2019
Expiry
Test number255873308599
Mileage132,955 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 17 May 2018
Test date17 May 2018
Expiry28 May 2019
Test number647991949848
Mileage128,544 mi
PASSED · 17 May 2017
Test date17 May 2017
Expiry28 May 2018
Test number412129863543
Mileage124,958 mi
FAILED · 15 May 2017
Test date15 May 2017
Expiry
Test number398907720254
Mileage124,973 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 5 May 2016
Test date5 May 2016
Expiry28 May 2017
Test number325822824255
Mileage121,206 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 26 May 2015
Test date26 May 2015
Expiry28 May 2016
Test number716376445137
Mileage104,296 mi
User Enteredexhaust baxbox corroded
PASSED · 23 May 2014
Test date23 May 2014
Expiry28 May 2015
Test number599623444174
Mileage85,776 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User EnteredRear exhaust casing corroded.
PASSED · 29 May 2013
Test date29 May 2013
Expiry28 May 2014
Test number339419343144
Mileage76,506 mi
PASSED · 6 Sep 2011
Test date6 Sep 2011
Expiry7 Sep 2012
Test number496549341250
Mileage61,226 mi
FAILED · 7 Sep 2010
Test date7 Sep 2010
Expiry
Test number574940650222
Mileage52,049 mi
PrsBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
PASSED · 7 Sep 2010
Test date7 Sep 2010
Expiry7 Sep 2011
Test number563930650225
Mileage52,049 mi
PASSED · 7 Sep 2009
Test date7 Sep 2009
Expiry7 Sep 2010
Test number202520459216
Mileage42,646 mi
PASSED · 1 Sep 2008
Test date1 Sep 2008
Expiry7 Sep 2009
Test number230105448236
Mileage33,927 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 27 Aug 2008
Test date27 Aug 2008
Expiry
Test number580760248246
Mileage33,769 mi
FailOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FailOffside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)