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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO SE 75 · Blue

FD55 GFJ
VOLKSWAGEN FD55 GFJ
MOTExpired
MOT due19 Nov 2025
First reg1 Jan 2006
Mileage142,790 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Nov 2026

Vehicle age

20 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 19 January 2026.

PASSED · 18 Nov 2024
Test date18 Nov 2024
Expiry19 Nov 2025
Test number135752273630
Mileage142,790 mi
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
FAILED · 13 Nov 2024
Test date13 Nov 2024
Expiry
Test number882714754097
Mileage142,771 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))
MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
PASSED · 20 Nov 2023
Test date20 Nov 2023
Expiry19 Nov 2024
Test number408528785285
Mileage122,025 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting and corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisorystone chip in zone [B]
AdvisoryRear exhaust back box outer skin corroded
MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light has been damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 15 Nov 2023
Test date15 Nov 2023
Expiry
Test number411959244223
Mileage122,013 mi
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting and corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisorystone chip in zone [B]
MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater Sharpe edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear exhaust back box outer skin corroded
FAILED · 6 Nov 2023
Test date6 Nov 2023
Expiry
Test number792348327489
Mileage121,984 mi
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split (3.5 (a))
MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside wing mirror surround cosmetic damaged
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 26 Oct 2022
Test date26 Oct 2022
Expiry25 Oct 2023
Test number446859990877
Mileage120,280 mi
MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
FAILED · 26 Oct 2022
Test date26 Oct 2022
Expiry
Test number188925172405
Mileage120,280 mi
MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
PASSED · 4 Oct 2021
Test date4 Oct 2021
Expiry3 Oct 2022
Test number962568797975
Mileage119,150 mi
MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 1 Oct 2021
Test date1 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number825952907140
Mileage146,002 mi
MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 28 Oct 2020
Test date28 Oct 2020
Expiry21 Nov 2021
Test number322662375756
Mileage115,120 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 27 Oct 2020
Test date27 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number500354137824
Mileage115,120 mi
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 22 Nov 2019
Test date22 Nov 2019
Expiry21 Nov 2020
Test number472945360318
Mileage110,380 mi
FAILED · 15 Nov 2019
Test date15 Nov 2019
Expiry
Test number264759377837
Mileage110,267 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lense clouded up (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lense clouded up (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED · 20 Nov 2018
Test date20 Nov 2018
Expiry19 Nov 2019
Test number162782874049
Mileage101,328 mi
FAILED · 20 Nov 2018
Test date20 Nov 2018
Expiry
Test number508302248185
Mileage101,328 mi
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 24 Oct 2017
Test date24 Oct 2017
Expiry23 Oct 2018
Test number493387428718
Mileage88,456 mi
AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryRear exhaust heat guard loose
AdvisoryEML light is illuminated
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAILED · 23 Oct 2017
Test date23 Oct 2017
Expiry
Test number781308081426
Mileage88,441 mi
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryRear exhaust heat guard loose
AdvisoryEML light is illuminated
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 19 Jul 2016
Test date19 Jul 2016
Expiry19 Jul 2017
Test number880167764311
Mileage77,506 mi
AdvisoryEngine management light on
AdvisoryOffside front tyre bald on inner edge
AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald on inner and outer edges
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAILED · 19 Jul 2016
Test date19 Jul 2016
Expiry
Test number680256751262
Mileage77,499 mi
FailRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryEngine management light on
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryOffside front tyre bald on inner edge
AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald on inner and outer edges
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 20 Jul 2015
Test date20 Jul 2015
Expiry19 Jul 2016
Test number378461305427
Mileage70,549 mi
PASSED · 8 Sep 2014
Test date8 Sep 2014
Expiry16 Sep 2015
Test number679971954258
Mileage55,252 mi
FAILED · 8 Sep 2014
Test date8 Sep 2014
Expiry
Test number138381554237
Mileage55,247 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 17 Sep 2013
Test date17 Sep 2013
Expiry16 Sep 2014
Test number957360463207
Mileage39,259 mi
FAILED · 17 Sep 2013
Test date17 Sep 2013
Expiry
Test number888310763280
Mileage39,257 mi
PrsHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PASSED · 31 Jan 2012
Test date31 Jan 2012
Expiry27 Feb 2013
Test number148991332466
Mileage33,125 mi
PASSED · 28 Feb 2011
Test date28 Feb 2011
Expiry27 Feb 2012
Test number407269251064
Mileage29,667 mi
PASSED · 21 Jan 2010
Test date21 Jan 2010
Expiry20 Jan 2011
Test number454771220095
Mileage23,658 mi
PASSED · 13 Jan 2009
Test date13 Jan 2009
Expiry12 Jan 2010
Test number360403119083
Mileage18,510 mi