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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Red

DV11 XOA
MOTExpired
MOT due8 Apr 2026
First reg26 Mar 2011
Mileage163,213 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

15 years and 3 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 2 November 2025.

PASSED · 27 Mar 2025
Test date27 Mar 2025
Expiry8 Apr 2026
Test number249758067297
Mileage163,213 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
FAILED · 25 Mar 2025
Test date25 Mar 2025
Expiry
Test number708015330054
Mileage163,211 mi
MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED · 9 Apr 2024
Test date9 Apr 2024
Expiry8 Apr 2025
Test number725114885207
Mileage158,104 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 16 Feb 2024
Test date16 Feb 2024
Expiry
Test number366585843428
Mileage158,052 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
AdvisoryPark brake lever has little reserve travel
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryHead light levelling removed switch missing
AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryBoth rear tyre treads worn on the edges
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mountings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mountings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
PASSED · 4 Nov 2022
Test date4 Nov 2022
Expiry3 Nov 2023
Test number289309356715
Mileage137,388 mi
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
AdvisoryPosition lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity All rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
MinorRear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryPark brake lever has little reserve travel
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAILED · 4 Oct 2022
Test date4 Oct 2022
Expiry
Test number290784695048
Mileage137,383 mi
MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate Obscured by a sticker (1.6 (a))
AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Obscured by a sticker (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working Obscured by a sticker (7.12 (e))
AdvisoryRear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MinorRear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Both (4.8.1 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on the edges
DangerousNearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousFront Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii))
DangerousRear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Bump stops missing
AdvisorySuspension to low to access brake roller brakes tested with decelerometer
PASSED · 8 Oct 2021
Test date8 Oct 2021
Expiry7 Oct 2022
Test number418205203562
Mileage135,433 mi
PASSED · 2 Jan 2020
Test date2 Jan 2020
Expiry12 Jan 2021
Test number121918294887
Mileage126,239 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 · 20 Dec 2018
Test date20 Dec 2018
Expiry12 Jan 2020
Test number170643066414
Mileage117,267 mi
PASSED · 21 Dec 2017
Test date21 Dec 2017
Expiry12 Jan 2019
Test number595248694859
Mileage108,191 mi
Advisoryfront tyres worn on inner edges
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)
FAILED · 21 Dec 2017
Test date21 Dec 2017
Expiry
Test number622611110178
Mileage108,191 mi
Advisoryfront tyres worn on inner edges
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)
FailNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
PASSED · 30 Dec 2016
Test date30 Dec 2016
Expiry12 Jan 2018
Test number740377742816
Mileage99,370 mi
PASSED · 29 Dec 2015
Test date29 Dec 2015
Expiry12 Jan 2017
Test number136353422179
Mileage77,340 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 5 Jan 2015
Test date5 Jan 2015
Expiry12 Jan 2016
Test number519565805048
Mileage49,585 mi
PASSED · 13 Jan 2014
Test date13 Jan 2014
Expiry12 Jan 2015
Test number475143714002
Mileage30,143 mi