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POLO · Black

CX05 VTA
MOTValid
MOT due22 Sep 2026
First reg14 Mar 2005
Mileage92,042 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

21 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 18 November 2025.

PASSED · 23 Sep 2025
Test date23 Sep 2025
Expiry22 Sep 2026
Test number722786406127
Mileage92,042 mi
AdvisoryEXHAUST BACK BOX PEELING
FAILED · 17 Sep 2025
Test date17 Sep 2025
Expiry
Test number985199011016
Mileage92,040 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryEXHAUST BACK BOX PEELING
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 28 Aug 2024
Test date28 Aug 2024
Expiry10 Sep 2025
Test number181674995985
Mileage85,244 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 11 Sep 2023
Test date11 Sep 2023
Expiry10 Sep 2024
Test number685463531591
Mileage81,826 mi
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 17 Apr 2023
Test date17 Apr 2023
Expiry16 Apr 2024
Test number765656337417
Mileage81,671 mi
FAILED · 4 Apr 2023
Test date4 Apr 2023
Expiry
Test number532413722386
Mileage81,651 mi
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED · 5 Apr 2022
Test date5 Apr 2022
Expiry4 Apr 2023
Test number762559832339
Mileage81,022 mi
PASSED · 12 Mar 2021
Test date12 Mar 2021
Expiry25 Mar 2022
Test number290278823058
Mileage78,136 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisoryexhaust back box outer skin corroded
FAILED · 12 Mar 2021
Test date12 Mar 2021
Expiry
Test number283384562067
Mileage78,136 mi
MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisoryexhaust back box outer skin corroded
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective cant open flap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 26 Mar 2020
Test date26 Mar 2020
Expiry25 Mar 2021
Test number604833901206
Mileage76,197 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 25 Mar 2020
Test date25 Mar 2020
Expiry
Test number922946948562
Mileage76,197 mi
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside 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))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED · 8 May 2019
Test date8 May 2019
Expiry10 May 2020
Test number482785214078
Mileage74,152 mi
MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack at corner (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 8 May 2019
Test date8 May 2019
Expiry
Test number852641945358
Mileage74,152 mi
MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack at corner (3.2 (a) (i))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 2 May 2018
Test date2 May 2018
Expiry10 May 2019
Test number861131575829
Mileage71,933 mi
FAILED · 2 May 2018
Test date2 May 2018
Expiry
Test number526317679059
Mileage71,933 mi
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailFuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
PASSED · 11 May 2017
Test date11 May 2017
Expiry10 May 2018
Test number254343227505
Mileage69,588 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 25 Jul 2016
Test date25 Jul 2016
Expiry31 Jul 2017
Test number765253561280
Mileage65,643 mi
AdvisoryEngine misfiring
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryEngine MIL on
FAILED · 13 Jul 2016
Test date13 Jul 2016
Expiry
Test number559150445958
Mileage65,526 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryEngine misfiring
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryEngine MIL on
PASSED · 1 Jul 2015
Test date1 Jul 2015
Expiry31 Jul 2016
Test number286782785133
Mileage57,562 mi
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)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredCoolant leak
User EnteredChild seat fitted to nearside rear
User EnteredRear tyres cracked
User EnteredEngine MIL on
User EnteredEngine misfiring
FAILED · 1 Jul 2015
Test date1 Jul 2015
Expiry
Test number408472985122
Mileage57,561 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredCoolant leak
User EnteredChild seat fitted to nearside rear
User EnteredRear tyres cracked
User EnteredEngine MIL on
User EnteredEngine misfiring
PASSED · 11 Jul 2014
Test date11 Jul 2014
Expiry31 Jul 2015
Test number906152494109
Mileage52,207 mi
AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredCoolant leak
User EnteredBoth rear tyres cracked
User EnteredEngine misfiring
User EnteredEngine MIL and EPC lamps on
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredChild seat fitted to nearside rear
FAILED · 4 Jul 2014
Test date4 Jul 2014
Expiry
Test number188425384162
Mileage52,124 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredCoolant leak
User EnteredBoth rear tyres cracked
User EnteredEngine misfiring
User EnteredEngine MIL and EPC lamps on
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredChild seat fitted to nearside rear
PASSED · 5 Jul 2013
Test date5 Jul 2013
Expiry31 Jul 2014
Test number616916783180
Mileage44,436 mi
User EnteredBoth rear tyres cracked
User EnteredEngine MIL and EPC lamps on
User EnteredEngine misfiring
FAILED · 5 Jul 2013
Test date5 Jul 2013
Expiry
Test number576076583124
Mileage44,435 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
User EnteredBoth rear tyres cracked
User EnteredEngine MIL and EPC lamps on
User EnteredEngine misfiring
PASSED · 13 Jul 2012
Test date13 Jul 2012
Expiry31 Jul 2013
Test number287105892455
Mileage38,569 mi
User Enteredepc and mil lamp illuminated
User Enteredengine misfiring.
FAILED · 11 Jul 2012
Test date11 Jul 2012
Expiry
Test number635193292132
Mileage38,542 mi
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredepc and mil lamp illuminated
User Enteredengine misfiring.
PASSED · 1 Aug 2011
Test date1 Aug 2011
Expiry31 Jul 2012
Test number499623311220
Mileage29,908 mi
FAILED · 1 Aug 2011
Test date1 Aug 2011
Expiry
Test number197413511279
Mileage29,907 mi
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 16 Mar 2009
Test date16 Mar 2009
Expiry15 Mar 2010
Test number862925179049
Mileage24,617 mi
PASSED · 14 Mar 2008
Test date14 Mar 2008
Expiry14 Mar 2009
Test number610114878059
Mileage17,253 mi
FAILED · 14 Mar 2008
Test date14 Mar 2008
Expiry
Test number680964478008
Mileage17,253 mi
FailOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)