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POLO · Silver

AO52 YKX
MOTExpired
MOT due15 Jan 2026
First reg5 Dec 2002
Mileage146,839 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

23 years and 6 months

Fuel

LPG

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MOT history

As of 7 February 2026.

FAILED · 16 Jan 2026
Test date16 Jan 2026
Expiry
Test number679321020123
Mileage146,839 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 20 Dec 2024
Test date20 Dec 2024
Expiry15 Jan 2026
Test number473820697538
Mileage139,581 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryCoolant leak
FAILED · 16 Dec 2024
Test date16 Dec 2024
Expiry
Test number186577071190
Mileage139,538 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 81H (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCoolant leak
PASSED · 16 Jan 2024
Test date16 Jan 2024
Expiry15 Jan 2025
Test number324256375272
Mileage133,656 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
FAILED · 15 Jan 2024
Test date15 Jan 2024
Expiry
Test number994308554250
Mileage133,654 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 81T (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
FAILED · 21 Dec 2023
Test date21 Dec 2023
Expiry
Test number143733174449
Mileage133,350 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 12 Dec 2022
Test date12 Dec 2022
Expiry22 Dec 2023
Test number745237868536
Mileage127,339 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 12 Dec 2022
Test date12 Dec 2022
Expiry
Test number114390956408
Mileage127,338 mi
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/14 81T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 23 Dec 2021
Test date23 Dec 2021
Expiry22 Dec 2022
Test number484286101992
Mileage119,736 mi
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 17 Dec 2021
Test date17 Dec 2021
Expiry
Test number986638528908
Mileage119,650 mi
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn os and ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 18 Dec 2020
Test date18 Dec 2020
Expiry18 Dec 2021
Test number966599901310
Mileage115,762 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 17 Dec 2020
Test date17 Dec 2020
Expiry
Test number214027656580
Mileage115,762 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jets (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 30 Nov 2019
Test date30 Nov 2019
Expiry18 Dec 2020
Test number977226234804
Mileage113,368 mi
PASSED · 19 Dec 2018
Test date19 Dec 2018
Expiry18 Dec 2019
Test number880357063590
Mileage112,963 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 28 Nov 2018
Test date28 Nov 2018
Expiry
Test number922039076013
Mileage112,955 mi
MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 11 Dec 2017
Test date11 Dec 2017
Expiry10 Dec 2018
Test number916834223419
Mileage107,831 mi
Advisoryexhaust system deteriated.
Advisoryboth rear coil springs corroded.
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAILED · 6 Dec 2017
Test date6 Dec 2017
Expiry
Test number411697213743
Mileage107,780 mi
Advisoryexhaust system deteriated.
Advisoryboth rear coil springs corroded.
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 24 Nov 2016
Test date24 Nov 2016
Expiry7 Dec 2017
Test number315647519292
Mileage105,580 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 23 Nov 2016
Test date23 Nov 2016
Expiry
Test number371725530043
Mileage100,649 mi
FailCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 7 Dec 2015
Test date7 Dec 2015
Expiry7 Dec 2016
Test number822587463582
Mileage95,720 mi
FAILED · 3 Dec 2015
Test date3 Dec 2015
Expiry
Test number430324922841
Mileage95,718 mi
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
PASSED · 12 Nov 2014
Test date12 Nov 2014
Expiry7 Dec 2015
Test number899156414393
Mileage89,899 mi
FAILED · 12 Nov 2014
Test date12 Nov 2014
Expiry
Test number495476414372
Mileage89,899 mi
PrsFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 4 Dec 2013
Test date4 Dec 2013
Expiry7 Dec 2014
Test number855488433336
Mileage84,227 mi
PASSED · 14 Nov 2012
Test date14 Nov 2012
Expiry7 Dec 2013
Test number936969312376
Mileage76,203 mi
PASSED · 2 Dec 2011
Test date2 Dec 2011
Expiry7 Dec 2012
Test number427336231441
Mileage69,377 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 1 Dec 2011
Test date1 Dec 2011
Expiry
Test number415755231494
Mileage69,377 mi
FailOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 2 Dec 2010
Test date2 Dec 2010
Expiry7 Dec 2011
Test number154576130392
Mileage61,702 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)
User EnteredNail in offside front tyre
PASSED · 2 Dec 2009
Test date2 Dec 2009
Expiry7 Dec 2010
Test number313666939318
Mileage50,007 mi
PASSED · 5 Dec 2008
Test date5 Dec 2008
Expiry7 Dec 2009
Test number684610748350
Mileage39,674 mi
PASSED · 6 Dec 2007
Test date6 Dec 2007
Expiry7 Dec 2008
Test number453320547353
Mileage30,364 mi
PASSED · 8 Dec 2006
Test date8 Dec 2006
Expiry7 Dec 2007
Test number741232946309
Mileage22,620 mi
PASSED · 30 Nov 2005
Test date30 Nov 2005
Expiry5 Dec 2006
Test number913914535396
Mileage17,780 mi