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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO SE 75 AUTO · Blue

EO55 GZU
VOLKSWAGEN EO55 GZU
MOTExpired
MOT due3 Sep 2025
First reg1 Sep 2005
Mileage80,384 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Apr 2026

Vehicle age

20 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 8 September 2025.

PASSED · 4 Sep 2024
Test date4 Sep 2024
Expiry3 Sep 2025
Test number425330402074
Mileage80,384 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge
FAILED · 20 Jul 2024
Test date20 Jul 2024
Expiry
Test number991045258753
Mileage80,376 mi
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3 places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 19 Jul 2023
Test date19 Jul 2023
Expiry26 Jul 2024
Test number832174172401
Mileage74,280 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by rack (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 19 Jul 2023
Test date19 Jul 2023
Expiry
Test number751955600020
Mileage74,280 mi
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by rack (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED · 27 Jul 2022
Test date27 Jul 2022
Expiry26 Jul 2023
Test number634851099696
Mileage70,054 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MinorNearside Front Outer 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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
FAILED · 27 Jul 2022
Test date27 Jul 2022
Expiry
Test number893603384156
Mileage70,054 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MinorNearside Front Outer 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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 13 Jul 2021
Test date13 Jul 2021
Expiry12 Jul 2022
Test number986768885861
Mileage67,737 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 13 Jul 2021
Test date13 Jul 2021
Expiry
Test number753370227217
Mileage67,737 mi
MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 27 Jul 2020
Test date27 Jul 2020
Expiry24 Aug 2021
Test number674001092014
Mileage65,591 mi
PASSED · 20 Aug 2019
Test date20 Aug 2019
Expiry24 Aug 2020
Test number772498949294
Mileage62,808 mi
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED · 19 Aug 2019
Test date19 Aug 2019
Expiry
Test number287940012368
Mileage62,808 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MajorOffside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 7 Aug 2018
Test date7 Aug 2018
Expiry24 Aug 2019
Test number887205183402
Mileage59,078 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))
AdvisoryNearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 6 Aug 2018
Test date6 Aug 2018
Expiry
Test number881741611469
Mileage59,078 mi
MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
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))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
PASSED · 25 Aug 2017
Test date25 Aug 2017
Expiry24 Aug 2018
Test number668379703610
Mileage55,164 mi
Advisoryfront brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Front (3.7.B.3)
PASSED · 23 Aug 2016
Test date23 Aug 2016
Expiry23 Aug 2017
Test number395814353465
Mileage50,176 mi
FAILED · 23 Aug 2016
Test date23 Aug 2016
Expiry
Test number429541034817
Mileage50,176 mi
FailFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 24 Aug 2015
Test date24 Aug 2015
Expiry23 Aug 2016
Test number697796435204
Mileage45,143 mi
PASSED · 12 Aug 2014
Test date12 Aug 2014
Expiry11 Aug 2015
Test number669604024238
Mileage39,746 mi
User Enteredboth rear tyres cracking
PASSED · 1 Jul 2013
Test date1 Jul 2013
Expiry10 Jul 2014
Test number475382083192
Mileage34,717 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
User Enteredo/s rear shock absorber top cover top rubber slit in half.
FAILED · 1 Jul 2013
Test date1 Jul 2013
Expiry
Test number196742983197
Mileage34,717 mi
FailNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
User Enteredo/s rear shock absorber top cover top rubber slit in half.
PASSED · 11 Jul 2012
Test date11 Jul 2012
Expiry10 Jul 2013
Test number545853592107
Mileage31,783 mi
FAILED · 10 Jul 2012
Test date10 Jul 2012
Expiry
Test number438772792115
Mileage31,783 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 19 Aug 2011
Test date19 Aug 2011
Expiry19 Aug 2012
Test number419561131276
Mileage27,738 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
PASSED · 20 Aug 2010
Test date20 Aug 2010
Expiry19 Aug 2011
Test number823532430286
Mileage22,907 mi
PASSED · 4 Sep 2009
Test date4 Sep 2009
Expiry21 Sep 2010
Test number674307449266
Mileage17,679 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User Enteredo/s/f tyre worn on edges
FAILED · 4 Sep 2009
Test date4 Sep 2009
Expiry
Test number551437049255
Mileage17,679 mi
PrsParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User Enteredo/s/f tyre worn on edges
PASSED · 19 Sep 2008
Test date19 Sep 2008
Expiry21 Sep 2009
Test number612323468292
Mileage11,303 mi
FAILED · 19 Sep 2008
Test date19 Sep 2008
Expiry
Test number964983368280
Mileage11,303 mi
PrsNearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)