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POLO · Blue

AK57 VJV

MOTExpired

MOT due31 Oct 2025

First reg27 Dec 2007

Mileage178,148 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

18 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 28 October 2025.

FAILED · 28 Oct 2025

Test date28 Oct 2025

Expiry—

Test number783904583151

Mileage178,148 mi

MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear axle corroded

AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

PASSED · 1 Nov 2024

Test date1 Nov 2024

Expiry31 Oct 2025

Test number757708954020

Mileage165,579 mi

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

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

PASSED · 18 Aug 2023

Test date18 Aug 2023

Expiry17 Aug 2024

Test number342551416641

Mileage157,565 mi

AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

AdvisoryFront windscreen washers poor/weak

FAILED · 17 Aug 2023

Test date17 Aug 2023

Expiry—

Test number577994072787

Mileage157,563 mi

AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryFront windscreen washers poor/weak

PASSED · 21 Oct 2022

Test date21 Oct 2022

Expiry20 Oct 2023

Test number601957393401

Mileage144,812 mi

AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FAILED · 14 Oct 2022

Test date14 Oct 2022

Expiry—

Test number575265529002

Mileage144,812 mi

MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

PASSED · 21 Sep 2021

Test date21 Sep 2021

Expiry12 Oct 2022

Test number404795317613

Mileage139,637 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear beam mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PASSED · 8 Oct 2020

Test date8 Oct 2020

Expiry12 Oct 2021

Test number925924612150

Mileage135,615 mi

FAILED · 6 Oct 2020

Test date6 Oct 2020

Expiry—

Test number773868664647

Mileage135,612 mi

MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin Manifold (6.1.2 (b) (i))

MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

PASSED · 8 Oct 2019

Test date8 Oct 2019

Expiry12 Oct 2020

Test number359827413507

Mileage128,887 mi

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

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

AdvisoryFuel cap O-ring seal has multiple splits.

FAILED · 8 Oct 2019

Test date8 Oct 2019

Expiry—

Test number523139807640

Mileage128,887 mi

PrsNearside 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))

DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

AdvisoryFuel cap O-ring seal has multiple splits.

PASSED · 2 Oct 2018

Test date2 Oct 2018

Expiry12 Oct 2019

Test number749432113378

Mileage116,512 mi

MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

AdvisoryFuel cap O-ring seal multiple splits.

FAILED · 2 Oct 2018

Test date2 Oct 2018

Expiry—

Test number171642120727

Mileage116,512 mi

MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

AdvisoryFuel cap O-ring seal multiple splits.

PrsOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

PASSED · 19 Sep 2017

Test date19 Sep 2017

Expiry12 Oct 2018

Test number527496313738

Mileage103,625 mi

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and middle (7.1.2)

AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked near the beads

PASSED · 4 Oct 2016

Test date4 Oct 2016

Expiry12 Oct 2017

Test number796087388547

Mileage89,207 mi

PASSED · 8 Oct 2015

Test date8 Oct 2015

Expiry12 Oct 2016

Test number431050051375

Mileage73,466 mi

FAILED · 8 Oct 2015

Test date8 Oct 2015

Expiry—

Test number972998209043

Mileage73,466 mi

PrsCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

PASSED · 13 Oct 2014

Test date13 Oct 2014

Expiry12 Oct 2015

Test number266196284259

Mileage58,041 mi

PASSED · 12 Dec 2013

Test date12 Dec 2013

Expiry27 Dec 2014

Test number349036643376

Mileage55,985 mi

User EnteredNail in nearside front tyre

PASSED · 5 Dec 2012

Test date5 Dec 2012

Expiry27 Dec 2013

Test number289260142372

Mileage46,785 mi

AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PASSED · 30 Nov 2011

Test date30 Nov 2011

Expiry27 Dec 2012

Test number489864631360

Mileage36,507 mi

PASSED · 8 Dec 2010

Test date8 Dec 2010

Expiry27 Dec 2011

Test number950292340318

Mileage26,994 mi