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POLO · Black

E12W NS

MOTExpired

MOT due27 Oct 2025

First reg20 Apr 2011

Mileage87,041 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

15 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 7 November 2025.

PASSED · 7 Oct 2024

Test date7 Oct 2024

Expiry27 Oct 2025

Test number599639321032

Mileage87,041 mi

AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit 1.9mm approx and wearing smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryParking brake reserve travel just met requirements

FAILED · 7 Oct 2024

Test date7 Oct 2024

Expiry—

Test number556543475774

Mileage87,032 mi

MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit 1.9mm approx and wearing smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryParking brake reserve travel just met requirements

MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

PASSED · 27 Oct 2023

Test date27 Oct 2023

Expiry27 Oct 2024

Test number589753710742

Mileage84,710 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

AdvisorySpare tyre defective Tyre flat

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit - 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

FAILED · 26 Oct 2023

Test date26 Oct 2023

Expiry—

Test number663551847692

Mileage84,706 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

AdvisorySpare tyre defective Tyre flat

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit - 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

PASSED · 28 Oct 2022

Test date28 Oct 2022

Expiry27 Oct 2023

Test number383860075471

Mileage77,970 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

FAILED · 26 Oct 2022

Test date26 Oct 2022

Expiry—

Test number794557147573

Mileage77,958 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

PASSED · 26 Oct 2021

Test date26 Oct 2021

Expiry27 Oct 2022

Test number854685221580

Mileage70,415 mi

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake ferrules corroded and greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

FAILED · 26 Oct 2021

Test date26 Oct 2021

Expiry—

Test number586844370579

Mileage70,412 mi

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake ferrules corroded and greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

PASSED · 15 Oct 2020

Test date15 Oct 2020

Expiry27 Oct 2021

Test number321763099833

Mileage63,097 mi

Advisoryfuel cap seal cracked

AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryFront trim hanging down on bumper

FAILED · 15 Oct 2020

Test date15 Oct 2020

Expiry—

Test number298982880743

Mileage63,097 mi

Advisoryfuel cap seal cracked

DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryFront trim hanging down on bumper

PASSED · 10 Apr 2019

Test date10 Apr 2019

Expiry27 Oct 2020

Test number166078836717

Mileage47,095 mi

AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to vehicle

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front brake ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Roughly 3mm of tread remain and wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

PASSED · 4 Apr 2018

Test date4 Apr 2018

Expiry27 Apr 2019

Test number863272285768

Mileage41,783 mi

AdvisoryBrake ferrules greased

AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to vehicle

PASSED · 3 Apr 2017

Test date3 Apr 2017

Expiry27 Apr 2018

Test number588343285233

Mileage34,242 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre sidewall cracked

PASSED · 28 Apr 2016

Test date28 Apr 2016

Expiry27 Apr 2017

Test number906712932098

Mileage27,142 mi

Advisoryundertrays fitted

FAILED · 28 Apr 2016

Test date28 Apr 2016

Expiry—

Test number970074314852

Mileage27,142 mi

FailTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Advisoryundertrays fitted

PASSED · 1 Apr 2015

Test date1 Apr 2015

Expiry20 Apr 2016

Test number448761395067

Mileage25,401 mi

User Enteredboth front tyres on 2mm

FAILED · 1 Apr 2015

Test date1 Apr 2015

Expiry—

Test number107131495412

Mileage25,400 mi

FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

User Enteredn/s/f wheel inner rim slightly dented

User Enteredboth front tyres on 2mm

PASSED · 10 Apr 2014

Test date10 Apr 2014

Expiry20 Apr 2015

Test number899770104142

Mileage23,263 mi

User Enteredslight play at o/s/f wheel bearing