VOLKSWAGEN
POLO · Yellow
Test date29 Aug 2024
Expiry30 Aug 2025
Test number145328849330
Mileage161,640 mi
AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
MOTExpired
MOT due30 Aug 2025
First reg1 Sep 2003
Mileage161,640 mi
Tax—
Tax due—
Vehicle age
22 years and 9 monthsFuel
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MOT history
As of 8 December 2025.
Test date26 Aug 2024
Expiry—
Test number367491875710
Mileage161,587 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake effort low
Test date31 Aug 2023
Expiry30 Aug 2024
Test number306206176694
Mileage148,028 mi
AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers loose (5.3.2 (b))
Test date29 Aug 2023
Expiry—
Test number311330004553
Mileage148,028 mi
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers loose (5.3.2 (b))
Test date11 Aug 2022
Expiry14 Aug 2023
Test number779168457417
Mileage135,079 mi
Test date10 Aug 2022
Expiry—
Test number578903187918
Mileage135,079 mi
MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Test date13 Aug 2021
Expiry14 Aug 2022
Test number593618451763
Mileage122,272 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear both shocker covers insecure
MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Test date10 Aug 2020
Expiry14 Aug 2021
Test number756839895873
Mileage114,925 mi
Advisoryrear shocker covers loose / oil leak / n.s.r tyre tread low
Test date6 Aug 2020
Expiry—
Test number468907122566
Mileage114,925 mi
MajorRear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advisoryrear shocker covers loose / oil leak / n.s.r tyre tread low
Test date15 Jul 2019
Expiry14 Aug 2020
Test number445348409405
Mileage106,204 mi
MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Both rear plastic covers on shockers loose due to deteriorated bump stops
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Test date8 Aug 2018
Expiry14 Aug 2019
Test number459320012532
Mileage104,785 mi
Test date31 Jul 2017
Expiry14 Aug 2018
Test number140749934041
Mileage102,595 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread on 3mm & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread on 4mm & cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Both rear shocker covers loose due to bump stops deteriorated
Test date31 Jul 2017
Expiry—
Test number929833436867
Mileage102,595 mi
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PrsNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PrsOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread on 3mm & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread on 4mm & cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Both rear shocker covers loose due to bump stops deteriorated
Test date4 Aug 2016
Expiry14 Aug 2017
Test number439838775671
Mileage100,164 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flex (7.1.2)
Test date4 Aug 2016
Expiry—
Test number150346666616
Mileage100,164 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flex (7.1.2)
Test date28 Jul 2015
Expiry14 Aug 2016
Test number349469805435
Mileage97,244 mi
Test date31 Jul 2014
Expiry14 Aug 2015
Test number439472414280
Mileage94,002 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Test date29 Jul 2013
Expiry14 Aug 2014
Test number688790713225
Mileage91,540 mi
User Enteredsligh blow on exhaust front pipe
Test date29 Jul 2013
Expiry—
Test number368560913274
Mileage91,540 mi
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
User Enteredsligh blow on exhaust front pipe
Test date27 Jul 2012
Expiry14 Aug 2013
Test number378249502222
Mileage87,782 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)
Test date27 Jul 2012
Expiry—
Test number305769102250
Mileage87,782 mi
FailOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Test date15 Aug 2011
Expiry14 Aug 2012
Test number626017121202
Mileage82,921 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Test date9 Aug 2011
Expiry—
Test number758361321217
Mileage82,906 mi
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Test date20 Jul 2010
Expiry—
Test number370271400213
Mileage71,959 mi
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Test date20 Jul 2010
Expiry19 Jul 2011
Test number192001100253
Mileage71,959 mi
Test date16 Jul 2009
Expiry15 Jul 2010
Test number802047599147
Mileage62,162 mi
Test date15 Jul 2009
Expiry—
Test number141276599112
Mileage62,162 mi
FailFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
FailRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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)
Test date1 Jul 2008
Expiry30 Jun 2009
Test number261353788184
Mileage57,432 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Test date23 Jun 2007
Expiry22 Jun 2008
Test number142694577162
Mileage53,350 mi
Test date31 Aug 2006
Expiry1 Sep 2007
Test number340983046221
Mileage38,134 mi