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POLO · Orange

FD59 PWL
MOTExpired
MOT due29 Apr 2026
First reg12 Jan 2010
Mileage149,929 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

16 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 20 June 2026.

FAILED · 24 Mar 2026
Test date24 Mar 2026
Expiry
Test number733834328902
Mileage149,929 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorWindscreen washer not working wipers not tested (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear axle corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 30 Apr 2025
Test date30 Apr 2025
Expiry29 Apr 2026
Test number522602517022
Mileage139,571 mi
FAILED · 30 Apr 2025
Test date30 Apr 2025
Expiry
Test number424010086432
Mileage139,571 mi
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 26 Mar 2025
Test date26 Mar 2025
Expiry
Test number921980953840
Mileage138,553 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Fluid from brake drum (1.1.16 (b) (i))
MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
PASSED · 26 Mar 2024
Test date26 Mar 2024
Expiry25 Mar 2025
Test number209232522377
Mileage124,831 mi
AdvisoryVehicle has had various welding repairs to outer sills
FAILED · 14 Mar 2024
Test date14 Mar 2024
Expiry
Test number282961761020
Mileage124,830 mi
MajorNearside Lower Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Lower Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
FAILED · 28 Feb 2024
Test date28 Feb 2024
Expiry
Test number947670689952
Mileage124,812 mi
MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisoryrear suspension units corroded
PASSED · 1 Feb 2023
Test date1 Feb 2023
Expiry13 Feb 2024
Test number187771417072
Mileage118,559 mi
PASSED · 14 Feb 2022
Test date14 Feb 2022
Expiry13 Feb 2023
Test number299482378613
Mileage112,583 mi
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisoryexhaust system deteriorated/corroded
FAILED · 8 Feb 2022
Test date8 Feb 2022
Expiry
Test number406433750167
Mileage112,500 mi
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisoryexhaust system deteriorated/corroded
PASSED · 3 Feb 2021
Test date3 Feb 2021
Expiry11 Feb 2022
Test number965535335554
Mileage102,936 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 10 Feb 2020
Test date10 Feb 2020
Expiry11 Feb 2021
Test number445597486909
Mileage95,829 mi
Advisoryoffside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge 195 55 15
Advisorynearside rear perished and has screw in it
PASSED · 7 Feb 2019
Test date7 Feb 2019
Expiry11 Feb 2020
Test number134871500544
Mileage82,243 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear SLIGHT BIND PRESENT ON WHEEL
PASSED · 7 Feb 2018
Test date7 Feb 2018
Expiry11 Feb 2019
Test number756047283101
Mileage69,379 mi
FAILED · 7 Feb 2018
Test date7 Feb 2018
Expiry
Test number922995637723
Mileage69,379 mi
FailOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
FailFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 17 Jan 2017
Test date17 Jan 2017
Expiry11 Feb 2018
Test number976611501970
Mileage55,701 mi
PASSED · 12 Feb 2016
Test date12 Feb 2016
Expiry11 Feb 2017
Test number525308580901
Mileage45,128 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 9 Feb 2015
Test date9 Feb 2015
Expiry8 Feb 2016
Test number605390145054
Mileage37,606 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAILED · 9 Feb 2015
Test date9 Feb 2015
Expiry
Test number206660945042
Mileage37,606 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PrsFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 8 Feb 2014
Test date8 Feb 2014
Expiry8 Feb 2015
Test number297219534028
Mileage27,562 mi
User Enteredo/s/rear tyre cracking throughout tread
PASSED · 9 Feb 2013
Test date9 Feb 2013
Expiry8 Feb 2014
Test number116210643466
Mileage18,748 mi