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POLO · Black

CA12 VWL
MOTValid
MOT due24 Oct 2026
First reg20 Aug 2012
Mileage109,423 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

13 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 22 April 2026.

PASSED · 24 Oct 2025
Test date24 Oct 2025
Expiry24 Oct 2026
Test number330382048784
Mileage109,423 mi
Advisoryfactory fitted covers restricting view
FAILED · 24 Oct 2025
Test date24 Oct 2025
Expiry
Test number749770474285
Mileage109,022 mi
MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorBrake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
Advisoryfactory fitted covers restricting view
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 24 Oct 2024
Test date24 Oct 2024
Expiry24 Oct 2025
Test number752637325495
Mileage105,108 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED · 21 Oct 2024
Test date21 Oct 2024
Expiry
Test number807352412121
Mileage105,085 mi
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED · 25 Oct 2023
Test date25 Oct 2023
Expiry24 Oct 2024
Test number741795033504
Mileage99,854 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges. (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 18 Oct 2023
Test date18 Oct 2023
Expiry
Test number374826838991
Mileage99,845 mi
MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges. (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 15 Oct 2022
Test date15 Oct 2022
Expiry18 Oct 2023
Test number632465902951
Mileage92,373 mi
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisoryhand brake has long travel and needs servicing
MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Oct 2021
Test date13 Oct 2021
Expiry18 Oct 2022
Test number483641614977
Mileage81,616 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAILED · 11 Oct 2021
Test date11 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number637537469529
Mileage81,602 mi
MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer leaking. (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 6 Oct 2020
Test date6 Oct 2020
Expiry18 Oct 2021
Test number354585731191
Mileage69,036 mi
FAILED · 3 Oct 2020
Test date3 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number994243679779
Mileage69,030 mi
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint broken. (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 14 Oct 2019
Test date14 Oct 2019
Expiry18 Oct 2020
Test number628249403925
Mileage57,356 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryMinor Exhaust leak on flexi Joint
AdvisoryHand Brake travel is long, but still has sufficient reserve travel
FAILED · 12 Oct 2019
Test date12 Oct 2019
Expiry
Test number878537069272
Mileage57,356 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryMinor Exhaust leak on flexi Joint
AdvisoryHand Brake travel is long, but still has sufficient reserve travel
PASSED · 6 Oct 2018
Test date6 Oct 2018
Expiry18 Oct 2019
Test number128688168769
Mileage45,231 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 7 Oct 2017
Test date7 Oct 2017
Expiry18 Oct 2018
Test number183098389816
Mileage37,947 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 19 Oct 2016
Test date19 Oct 2016
Expiry18 Oct 2017
Test number247797824967
Mileage31,437 mi
PASSED · 14 Oct 2015
Test date14 Oct 2015
Expiry13 Oct 2016
Test number949637636317
Mileage26,742 mi