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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Red

BT55 AVN
MOTExpired
MOT due11 Oct 2025
First reg23 Nov 2005
Mileage114,232 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

20 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 31 August 2025.

PASSED · 13 Sep 2024
Test date13 Sep 2024
Expiry11 Oct 2025
Test number874430043654
Mileage114,232 mi
MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 2 Oct 2023
Test date2 Oct 2023
Expiry11 Oct 2024
Test number333335520595
Mileage102,503 mi
MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED · 2 Oct 2023
Test date2 Oct 2023
Expiry—
Test number615751716803
Mileage102,503 mi
PrsOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 11 Oct 2022
Test date11 Oct 2022
Expiry11 Oct 2023
Test number128753849915
Mileage83,392 mi
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryUnder Trays fitted front-rear
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Damage to door, wing & bumper
FAILED · 11 Oct 2022
Test date11 Oct 2022
Expiry—
Test number644124218266
Mileage83,392 mi
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryUnder Trays fitted front-rear
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Damage to door, wing & bumper
PrsExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PrsExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 12 Oct 2021
Test date12 Oct 2021
Expiry11 Oct 2022
Test number576516769679
Mileage80,050 mi
FAILED · 11 Oct 2021
Test date11 Oct 2021
Expiry—
Test number368104644369
Mileage80,050 mi
MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 6 Aug 2020
Test date6 Aug 2020
Expiry16 Aug 2021
Test number504769239629
Mileage72,170 mi
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Strut bearing worn
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 12 Aug 2019
Test date12 Aug 2019
Expiry16 Aug 2020
Test number659353059126
Mileage62,750 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 6 Aug 2018
Test date6 Aug 2018
Expiry16 Aug 2019
Test number433936629258
Mileage54,128 mi
MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 6 Aug 2018
Test date6 Aug 2018
Expiry—
Test number923930954783
Mileage54,125 mi
MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED · 17 Aug 2017
Test date17 Aug 2017
Expiry16 Aug 2018
Test number181286567369
Mileage47,416 mi
PASSED · 30 Nov 2016
Test date30 Nov 2016
Expiry29 Nov 2017
Test number778774434243
Mileage44,749 mi
PASSED · 23 Feb 2016
Test date23 Feb 2016
Expiry26 Feb 2017
Test number247370059126
Mileage42,394 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front rear wishbone bush has slight play
PASSED · 10 Feb 2015
Test date10 Feb 2015
Expiry26 Feb 2016
Test number818231445048
Mileage39,720 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 19 Feb 2014
Test date19 Feb 2014
Expiry26 Feb 2015
Test number168400754038
Mileage35,182 mi
PASSED · 20 Feb 2013
Test date20 Feb 2013
Expiry26 Feb 2014
Test number667001653066
Mileage29,378 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enteredoffside rear tyre, perished/cracked
FAILED · 18 Feb 2013
Test date18 Feb 2013
Expiry—
Test number545869843064
Mileage29,378 mi
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enteredoffside rear tyre, perished/cracked
PASSED · 27 Feb 2012
Test date27 Feb 2012
Expiry26 Feb 2013
Test number919788852083
Mileage25,602 mi
FAILED · 27 Feb 2012
Test date27 Feb 2012
Expiry—
Test number117338552007
Mileage25,599 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
PASSED · 11 Feb 2011
Test date11 Feb 2011
Expiry24 Feb 2012
Test number175352641420
Mileage22,650 mi
PASSED · 10 Feb 2010
Test date10 Feb 2010
Expiry24 Feb 2011
Test number814421640073
Mileage15,405 mi
AdvisoryOuter Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredFront number plate cracked
FAILED · 10 Feb 2010
Test date10 Feb 2010
Expiry—
Test number991611740095
Mileage15,405 mi
PrsOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryOuter Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredFront number plate cracked
PASSED · 25 Feb 2009
Test date25 Feb 2009
Expiry24 Feb 2010
Test number123516059033
Mileage11,503 mi
PASSED · 30 Sep 2008
Test date30 Sep 2008
Expiry29 Sep 2009
Test number424134778239
Mileage11,015 mi
FAILED · 30 Sep 2008
Test date30 Sep 2008
Expiry—
Test number121294078286
Mileage11,015 mi
PrsParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)