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POLO · Silver

EA56 ZNF
MOTValid
MOT due1 Dec 2026
First reg25 Oct 2006
Mileage94,484 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 29 December 2025.

PASSED · 27 Nov 2025
Test date27 Nov 2025
Expiry1 Dec 2026
Test number792966015243
Mileage94,484 mi
AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 2 Dec 2024
Test date2 Dec 2024
Expiry1 Dec 2025
Test number256220623107
Mileage89,052 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 30 Nov 2024
Test date30 Nov 2024
Expiry
Test number531119187158
Mileage89,050 mi
MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 9 Sep 2023
Test date9 Sep 2023
Expiry8 Sep 2024
Test number994109865825
Mileage87,826 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Condensation inside light (4.8.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 8 Sep 2023
Test date8 Sep 2023
Expiry
Test number804454152063
Mileage87,826 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
DangerousRear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Condensation inside light (4.8.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 9 Sep 2022
Test date9 Sep 2022
Expiry8 Sep 2023
Test number897308045518
Mileage84,393 mi
AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 24 Jul 2021
Test date24 Jul 2021
Expiry1 Aug 2022
Test number835212591103
Mileage78,258 mi
AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 29 Jul 2020
Test date29 Jul 2020
Expiry1 Aug 2021
Test number962543290927
Mileage75,282 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAILED · 29 Jul 2020
Test date29 Jul 2020
Expiry
Test number243204946073
Mileage75,282 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 19 Jul 2019
Test date19 Jul 2019
Expiry1 Aug 2020
Test number915077886494
Mileage69,946 mi
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 18 Jul 2019
Test date18 Jul 2019
Expiry
Test number115783685734
Mileage69,946 mi
MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 2 Aug 2018
Test date2 Aug 2018
Expiry1 Aug 2019
Test number441375998848
Mileage62,365 mi
AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 1 Aug 2018
Test date1 Aug 2018
Expiry
Test number276953006921
Mileage62,365 mi
MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 22 Jul 2017
Test date22 Jul 2017
Expiry29 Jul 2018
Test number539640751226
Mileage56,159 mi
FAILED · 22 Jul 2017
Test date22 Jul 2017
Expiry
Test number120355201896
Mileage56,159 mi
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
PASSED · 30 Jul 2016
Test date30 Jul 2016
Expiry29 Jul 2017
Test number451078160633
Mileage49,966 mi
FAILED · 29 Jul 2016
Test date29 Jul 2016
Expiry
Test number833071657972
Mileage49,952 mi
FailNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisoryengine & under covers fitted
Advisoryfront tyres worn 3/4mm.
PASSED · 30 Jul 2015
Test date30 Jul 2015
Expiry29 Jul 2016
Test number237561515214
Mileage44,938 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 18 Jul 2014
Test date18 Jul 2014
Expiry17 Jul 2015
Test number165019394198
Mileage43,075 mi
User Enteredexhaust corroded
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 26 Nov 2013
Test date26 Nov 2013
Expiry25 Nov 2014
Test number415200233491
Mileage41,034 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User Enteredexhaust corroded
FAILED · 26 Nov 2013
Test date26 Nov 2013
Expiry
Test number965170633338
Mileage41,034 mi
FailNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User Enteredexhaust corroded
User Enteredboth rear tyres perished
PASSED · 18 Oct 2012
Test date18 Oct 2012
Expiry26 Oct 2013
Test number736282792277
Mileage37,470 mi
PASSED · 14 Oct 2011
Test date14 Oct 2011
Expiry26 Oct 2012
Test number879047181214
Mileage31,070 mi
PASSED · 21 Oct 2010
Test date21 Oct 2010
Expiry26 Oct 2011
Test number322244990290
Mileage27,666 mi
PASSED · 27 Oct 2009
Test date27 Oct 2009
Expiry26 Oct 2010
Test number212100509327
Mileage20,321 mi