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POLO · Red

AU04 YXD
MOTValid
MOT due27 Apr 2027
First reg6 Mar 2004
Mileage84,193 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 8 May 2026.

PASSED · 15 Apr 2026
Test date15 Apr 2026
Expiry27 Apr 2027
Test number997351845001
Mileage84,193 mi
FAILED · 13 Apr 2026
Test date13 Apr 2026
Expiry
Test number244369484011
Mileage84,193 mi
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 Apr 2025
Test date28 Apr 2025
Expiry27 Apr 2026
Test number814274390868
Mileage80,340 mi
AdvisoryRear rear silencer deteriorated
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED · 22 Apr 2025
Test date22 Apr 2025
Expiry
Test number424309814209
Mileage80,332 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryRear rear silencer deteriorated
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 3 Apr 2024
Test date3 Apr 2024
Expiry10 Apr 2025
Test number850031076345
Mileage78,076 mi
MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lenses tarnishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryexhaust deteriorating and minor blow
MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisoryspare wheel well corroding around drain
PASSED · 24 Mar 2023
Test date24 Mar 2023
Expiry10 Apr 2024
Test number812571186805
Mileage75,535 mi
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 21 Mar 2023
Test date21 Mar 2023
Expiry
Test number307739714238
Mileage75,535 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 11 Apr 2022
Test date11 Apr 2022
Expiry10 Apr 2023
Test number365645769236
Mileage74,203 mi
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes protected with grease. (1.1.11 (c))
MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 31 Mar 2021
Test date31 Mar 2021
Expiry30 Mar 2022
Test number759039267402
Mileage72,949 mi
Advisorystandard full undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all items.
MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 27 Feb 2020
Test date27 Feb 2020
Expiry6 Mar 2021
Test number589851532916
Mileage72,231 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front pads wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisorystandard full length undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Advisorycentre exhaust and rear silencer deteriorated but not blowing at present.
FAILED · 26 Feb 2020
Test date26 Feb 2020
Expiry
Test number191066692321
Mileage72,230 mi
DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres inner edges worn smooth with cords starting to show. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front pads wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisorystandard full length undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Advisorycentre exhaust and rear silencer deteriorated but not blowing at present.
PASSED · 18 Feb 2019
Test date18 Feb 2019
Expiry6 Mar 2020
Test number410466250569
Mileage69,822 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at legal limit!, (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close, (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryundertrays fitted preventing full inspection.
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre, (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 5 Mar 2018
Test date5 Mar 2018
Expiry6 Mar 2019
Test number483705393994
Mileage67,973 mi
Advisorystickers in windscreen n/s.
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisoryfull length undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.
AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking,
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 23 Feb 2018
Test date23 Feb 2018
Expiry
Test number605999762805
Mileage67,882 mi
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisorystickers in windscreen n/s.
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisoryfull length undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.
FailFuel system component leaking filter, (7.2.3)
AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking,
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 1 Mar 2017
Test date1 Mar 2017
Expiry6 Mar 2018
Test number967778352532
Mileage66,008 mi
FAILED · 27 Feb 2017
Test date27 Feb 2017
Expiry
Test number675657595223
Mileage65,990 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
FailFront registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 26 Feb 2016
Test date26 Feb 2016
Expiry6 Mar 2017
Test number268015949815
Mileage64,003 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 2 Mar 2015
Test date2 Mar 2015
Expiry6 Mar 2016
Test number385821965054
Mileage62,318 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 25 Feb 2014
Test date25 Feb 2014
Expiry6 Mar 2015
Test number166606254471
Mileage59,888 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredItems removed from driver's view prior to test
User Enteredrear seatbelts slow to retract.
User Enteredn/s undertray damaged.
User Enteredrear silencer deteriorated.
PASSED · 5 Mar 2013
Test date5 Mar 2013
Expiry6 Mar 2014
Test number235424763022
Mileage57,655 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 6 Mar 2012
Test date6 Mar 2012
Expiry6 Mar 2013
Test number496226062065
Mileage54,792 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
PASSED · 25 Feb 2011
Test date25 Feb 2011
Expiry6 Mar 2012
Test number179926551061
Mileage50,032 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredRear silencer deteriorated
FAILED · 21 Feb 2011
Test date21 Feb 2011
Expiry
Test number129152051468
Mileage50,024 mi
FailWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FailNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredBoth rear brake discs badly pitted
User EnteredRear silencer deteriorated
PASSED · 26 Feb 2010
Test date26 Feb 2010
Expiry6 Mar 2011
Test number550587450083
Mileage42,074 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED · 16 Feb 2009
Test date16 Feb 2009
Expiry6 Mar 2010
Test number910467549092
Mileage34,163 mi
AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 18 Feb 2008
Test date18 Feb 2008
Expiry6 Mar 2009
Test number763599848052
Mileage25,790 mi
FAILED · 15 Feb 2008
Test date15 Feb 2008
Expiry
Test number681436348030
Mileage25,785 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 5 Mar 2007
Test date5 Mar 2007
Expiry6 Mar 2008
Test number174354367008
Mileage17,870 mi