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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Red

FE12 FUA
MOTExpired
MOT due20 May 2026
First reg1 Mar 2012
Mileage128,104 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

14 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 26 June 2026.

FAILED · 14 May 2026
Test date14 May 2026
Expiry
Test number396573620869
Mileage128,104 mi
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer csill (6.1.1 (c) (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))
MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine cutting out under load (8.2.1.2 (d))
PASSED · 21 May 2025
Test date21 May 2025
Expiry20 May 2026
Test number564760673826
Mileage119,240 mi
Advisorycorrosion to front subframe
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 14 May 2025
Test date14 May 2025
Expiry
Test number743858790029
Mileage119,233 mi
MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisorycorrosion to front subframe
Advisoryhorn insecure
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 16 Apr 2024
Test date16 Apr 2024
Expiry14 May 2025
Test number940894584928
Mileage99,335 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 8 Apr 2024
Test date8 Apr 2024
Expiry
Test number392634339257
Mileage99,332 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 15 May 2023
Test date15 May 2023
Expiry14 May 2024
Test number533267551001
Mileage88,453 mi
PASSED · 11 Mar 2022
Test date11 Mar 2022
Expiry10 Mar 2023
Test number729740434042
Mileage75,352 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides near axle mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexible (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 3 Mar 2022
Test date3 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number375426697900
Mileage75,102 mi
MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides near axle mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexible (6.1.2 (a))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 24 Feb 2021
Test date24 Feb 2021
Expiry6 Mar 2022
Test number259605989665
Mileage64,820 mi
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 23 Feb 2021
Test date23 Feb 2021
Expiry
Test number472746761880
Mileage64,820 mi
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 3 Mar 2020
Test date3 Mar 2020
Expiry6 Mar 2021
Test number470013100459
Mileage60,121 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 3 Mar 2020
Test date3 Mar 2020
Expiry
Test number137591685726
Mileage60,121 mi
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 7 Mar 2019
Test date7 Mar 2019
Expiry6 Mar 2020
Test number415414321883
Mileage53,743 mi
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 19 Feb 2018
Test date19 Feb 2018
Expiry2 Mar 2019
Test number324800620342
Mileage46,171 mi
Advisoryboth rear brakes slightly binding
PASSED · 3 Mar 2017
Test date3 Mar 2017
Expiry2 Mar 2018
Test number892334720008
Mileage38,132 mi
FAILED · 2 Mar 2017
Test date2 Mar 2017
Expiry
Test number666426763589
Mileage38,117 mi
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge/ all has a screw in it (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 26 Feb 2016
Test date26 Feb 2016
Expiry1 Mar 2017
Test number135350613876
Mileage28,697 mi
PASSED · 28 Feb 2015
Test date28 Feb 2015
Expiry1 Mar 2016
Test number168249155089
Mileage21,239 mi