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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO SPORT TDI 130 · Blue

EJ55 JVH
VOLKSWAGEN EJ55 JVH
MOTExpired
MOT due14 Feb 2026
First reg1 Jan 2006
Mileage194,183 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Jun 2026

Vehicle age

20 years and 6 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 31 January 2026.

FAILED · 30 Jan 2026
Test date30 Jan 2026
Expiry—
Test number148060737716
Mileage194,183 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 14 Feb 2025
Test date14 Feb 2025
Expiry14 Feb 2026
Test number666358202259
Mileage188,330 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush cracking/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush cracking/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 15 Feb 2024
Test date15 Feb 2024
Expiry14 Feb 2025
Test number834675649509
Mileage181,712 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
FAILED · 15 Feb 2024
Test date15 Feb 2024
Expiry—
Test number776661656211
Mileage181,712 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 6 Sep 2022
Test date6 Sep 2022
Expiry5 Sep 2023
Test number359175826291
Mileage176,363 mi
PASSED · 3 Sep 2021
Test date3 Sep 2021
Expiry2 Sep 2022
Test number348299091508
Mileage173,230 mi
PASSED · 3 Jun 2021
Test date3 Jun 2021
Expiry2 Jun 2022
Test number940595827050
Mileage171,846 mi
PASSED · 7 Dec 2020
Test date7 Dec 2020
Expiry6 Dec 2021
Test number501875260457
Mileage170,396 mi
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
FAILED · 7 Dec 2020
Test date7 Dec 2020
Expiry—
Test number717035691735
Mileage170,396 mi
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
PASSED · 8 Oct 2019
Test date8 Oct 2019
Expiry17 Oct 2020
Test number706398314032
Mileage165,069 mi
Advisoryall coil springs rusting
Advisoryfront suspension and steering geometry not as intended due to suspension being lowered
Advisoryoff side rear brake disc inner face rusting
FAILED · 7 Oct 2019
Test date7 Oct 2019
Expiry—
Test number563842560210
Mileage165,062 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play off side front inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisoryall coil springs rusting
Advisoryfront suspension and steering geometry not as intended due to suspension being lowered
MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Advisoryoff side rear brake disc inner face rusting
PASSED · 18 Oct 2018
Test date18 Oct 2018
Expiry17 Oct 2019
Test number676797866815
Mileage161,318 mi
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 12 Oct 2017
Test date12 Oct 2017
Expiry11 Oct 2018
Test number625650259730
Mileage155,448 mi
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 6 Oct 2017
Test date6 Oct 2017
Expiry—
Test number313156061422
Mileage155,447 mi
FailNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
FailNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FailOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 17 Sep 2016
Test date17 Sep 2016
Expiry16 Sep 2017
Test number890314875395
Mileage130,680 mi
PASSED · 16 Sep 2015
Test date16 Sep 2015
Expiry15 Sep 2016
Test number926259077720
Mileage114,623 mi
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Advisoryfront tyres wearing low and wearing on edges
PASSED · 30 Apr 2014
Test date30 Apr 2014
Expiry7 May 2015
Test number618120924119
Mileage100,119 mi
User Enteredoffside rear tyre near legal limit & badly worn on edges
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enteredrear brake discs worn/corroded
User Enteredpark brake efficiency only just met 18%, it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
FAILED · 30 Apr 2014
Test date30 Apr 2014
Expiry—
Test number855730424125
Mileage100,118 mi
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FailWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredoffside rear tyre near legal limit & badly worn on edges
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enteredrear brake discs worn/corroded
PASSED · 18 Apr 2013
Test date18 Apr 2013
Expiry7 May 2014
Test number318278703159
Mileage85,691 mi
User EnteredOil level on min mark
User EnteredSlight movment in driver seat
User EnteredRear brake discs deteriorated
User EnteredFront brake discs worn thin
User EnteredNearside rear tyre perished & worn on outer edge
User EnteredNearside front tyre worn close to limit
PASSED · 17 Apr 2012
Test date17 Apr 2012
Expiry7 May 2013
Test number636008302150
Mileage68,578 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 3 May 2011
Test date3 May 2011
Expiry7 May 2012
Test number875423721199
Mileage54,142 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 5 May 2010
Test date5 May 2010
Expiry7 May 2011
Test number830785520143
Mileage37,893 mi
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 8 May 2009
Test date8 May 2009
Expiry7 May 2010
Test number200468529118
Mileage24,543 mi