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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO TWIST TDI · Green

EJ54 BDZ
VOLKSWAGEN EJ54 BDZ
MOTExpired
MOT due10 Oct 2025
First reg30 Oct 2004
Mileage170,713 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

21 years and 8 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 30 June 2026.

PASSED · 11 Oct 2024
Test date11 Oct 2024
Expiry10 Oct 2025
Test number824176755728
Mileage170,713 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Significant lack of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
FAILED · 2 Oct 2024
Test date2 Oct 2024
Expiry
Test number581561237448
Mileage170,580 mi
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
MajorNearside 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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Significant lack of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
PASSED · 6 Oct 2023
Test date6 Oct 2023
Expiry5 Oct 2024
Test number266709675901
Mileage163,748 mi
FAILED · 6 Oct 2023
Test date6 Oct 2023
Expiry
Test number501085166495
Mileage163,748 mi
PrsNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PrsNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 2 Sep 2022
Test date2 Sep 2022
Expiry1 Sep 2023
Test number773895933505
Mileage162,000 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED · 1 Aug 2021
Test date1 Aug 2021
Expiry10 Aug 2022
Test number789802770570
Mileage155,705 mi
FAILED · 1 Aug 2021
Test date1 Aug 2021
Expiry
Test number732634532322
Mileage155,705 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PrsNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 31 Jul 2020
Test date31 Jul 2020
Expiry10 Aug 2021
Test number421193511649
Mileage147,410 mi
AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel drum stick has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED · 6 Aug 2019
Test date6 Aug 2019
Expiry10 Aug 2020
Test number990629436949
Mileage137,596 mi
MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Advisorynsf tyre perished
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advisoryexhaust system corroded
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded nsr+osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
FAILED · 6 Aug 2019
Test date6 Aug 2019
Expiry
Test number409548126322
Mileage137,594 mi
MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Advisorynsf tyre perished
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advisoryexhaust system corroded
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded nsr+osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 11 Aug 2018
Test date11 Aug 2018
Expiry10 Aug 2019
Test number726933566119
Mileage126,838 mi
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from mirror.
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisoryadvise tow ball rusty.
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 8 Aug 2018
Test date8 Aug 2018
Expiry
Test number659941634548
Mileage126,826 mi
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from mirror.
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high lamp not fitted in holder correctly. (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryadvise tow ball rusty.
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 11 Aug 2017
Test date11 Aug 2017
Expiry10 Aug 2018
Test number239634552650
Mileage114,478 mi
AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Advisoryfront number plate damaged but not likely to be misread
Advisoryrear exhaust corroded
FAILED · 7 Aug 2017
Test date7 Aug 2017
Expiry
Test number973616905000
Mileage114,434 mi
FailNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
PASSED · 8 Aug 2016
Test date8 Aug 2016
Expiry7 Aug 2017
Test number904880015821
Mileage103,698 mi
AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAILED · 8 Aug 2016
Test date8 Aug 2016
Expiry
Test number294141473506
Mileage103,698 mi
PrsOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PrsNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 6 Aug 2015
Test date6 Aug 2015
Expiry5 Aug 2016
Test number399728915276
Mileage86,671 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 16 Jul 2014
Test date16 Jul 2014
Expiry15 Jul 2015
Test number326257494147
Mileage79,485 mi
FAILED · 3 Jul 2014
Test date3 Jul 2014
Expiry
Test number919284784127
Mileage79,473 mi
FailOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
FailExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
FailNearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 10 Oct 2013
Test date10 Oct 2013
Expiry30 Oct 2014
Test number308473083202
Mileage75,675 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
PASSED · 15 Oct 2012
Test date15 Oct 2012
Expiry30 Oct 2013
Test number548919882293
Mileage70,505 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 18 Oct 2011
Test date18 Oct 2011
Expiry30 Oct 2012
Test number457941991230
Mileage65,746 mi
PASSED · 28 Oct 2010
Test date28 Oct 2010
Expiry30 Oct 2011
Test number133851400339
Mileage60,443 mi
PASSED · 15 Oct 2009
Test date15 Oct 2009
Expiry30 Oct 2010
Test number884908189283
Mileage52,311 mi
PASSED · 2 Oct 2008
Test date2 Oct 2008
Expiry30 Oct 2009
Test number243806778229
Mileage41,808 mi
PASSED · 30 Oct 2007
Test date30 Oct 2007
Expiry30 Oct 2008
Test number731203807384
Mileage31,190 mi