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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO S · Silver

FE53 DTV
VOLKSWAGEN FE53 DTV
MOTExpired
MOT due17 Mar 2026
First reg1 Sep 2003
Mileage113,560 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Apr 2026

Vehicle age

22 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 13 September 2025.

PASSED · 14 Mar 2025
Test date14 Mar 2025
Expiry17 Mar 2026
Test number268617505734
Mileage113,560 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 14 Mar 2025
Test date14 Mar 2025
Expiry
Test number193196081789
Mileage113,560 mi
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PrsNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED · 7 Mar 2024
Test date7 Mar 2024
Expiry17 Mar 2025
Test number223688544073
Mileage107,478 mi
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 7 Mar 2024
Test date7 Mar 2024
Expiry
Test number332485856709
Mileage107,478 mi
MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PrsPosition lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 23 Feb 2024
Test date23 Feb 2024
Expiry
Test number121817211329
Mileage107,471 mi
MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED · 18 Mar 2023
Test date18 Mar 2023
Expiry17 Mar 2024
Test number639580948967
Mileage104,672 mi
FAILED · 14 Mar 2023
Test date14 Mar 2023
Expiry
Test number549684220961
Mileage104,469 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
FAILED · 4 Feb 2023
Test date4 Feb 2023
Expiry
Test number557006422362
Mileage104,460 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 4 Mar 2022
Test date4 Mar 2022
Expiry3 Mar 2023
Test number404408919502
Mileage101,666 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 16 Feb 2022
Test date16 Feb 2022
Expiry
Test number131633426034
Mileage101,660 mi
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Advisoryfront exhaust flexible joint damaged
Advisoryfront and rear exhaust deteriorated
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
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))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 17 Feb 2021
Test date17 Feb 2021
Expiry16 Feb 2022
Test number433038277663
Mileage99,328 mi
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisoryslight damage to exhaust front flexible joint
PASSED · 16 Mar 2020
Test date16 Mar 2020
Expiry9 Apr 2021
Test number322925898325
Mileage96,688 mi
Advisoryadvise rear exhaust box starting to corrode.advise front exhaust flex slightly damage.advise n/s front antiroll bar link top dust cover slightly deteriorated.
PASSED · 10 Apr 2019
Test date10 Apr 2019
Expiry9 Apr 2020
Test number108458675600
Mileage92,091 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 3 Apr 2019
Test date3 Apr 2019
Expiry
Test number989446449487
Mileage92,091 mi
MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 21 Mar 2017
Test date21 Mar 2017
Expiry7 Apr 2018
Test number413548795570
Mileage90,913 mi
Advisoryfront suspension arm rear bushes incorrectly fitted.
FAILED · 11 Mar 2017
Test date11 Mar 2017
Expiry
Test number445979585624
Mileage90,881 mi
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
FailFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joint worn (7.1.2)
Advisoryfront suspension arm rear bushes incorrectly fitted.
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
PASSED · 24 Mar 2016
Test date24 Mar 2016
Expiry7 Apr 2017
Test number348057050743
Mileage88,549 mi
PASSED · 31 Mar 2015
Test date31 Mar 2015
Expiry7 Apr 2016
Test number479190395005
Mileage77,313 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAILED · 31 Mar 2015
Test date31 Mar 2015
Expiry
Test number108770095036
Mileage77,313 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 2 Apr 2014
Test date2 Apr 2014
Expiry7 Apr 2015
Test number795232994000
Mileage68,225 mi
User Enteredexhaust system corroded
User Enteredvarious suspension components corroded
FAILED · 2 Apr 2014
Test date2 Apr 2014
Expiry
Test number517242494002
Mileage68,225 mi
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredItems removed from driver's view prior to test
User Enteredexhaust system corroded
User Enteredvarious suspension components corroded
PASSED · 8 Apr 2013
Test date8 Apr 2013
Expiry7 Apr 2014
Test number816738493041
Mileage63,366 mi
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)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 4 Jan 2013
Test date4 Jan 2013
Expiry13 Jan 2014
Test number749394703004
Mileage59,842 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 5 Jan 2012
Test date5 Jan 2012
Expiry13 Jan 2013
Test number998165202091
Mileage49,107 mi
FAILED · 5 Jan 2012
Test date5 Jan 2012
Expiry
Test number876685402046
Mileage49,107 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAILED · 14 Jan 2011
Test date14 Jan 2011
Expiry
Test number377234411066
Mileage32,961 mi
PrsNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PrsNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PrsOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
User Enteredcracks around rear tyres in thread
PASSED · 14 Jan 2011
Test date14 Jan 2011
Expiry13 Jan 2012
Test number207194511037
Mileage32,961 mi
User Enteredcracks around rear tyres in thread
PASSED · 27 May 2010
Test date27 May 2010
Expiry5 Jun 2011
Test number560257140189
Mileage31,155 mi
PASSED · 4 Jun 2009
Test date4 Jun 2009
Expiry5 Jun 2010
Test number350745659189
Mileage26,899 mi
PASSED · 5 Jun 2008
Test date5 Jun 2008
Expiry5 Jun 2009
Test number800157958195
Mileage21,264 mi
PASSED · 7 Jun 2007
Test date7 Jun 2007
Expiry5 Jun 2008
Test number463577957162
Mileage15,127 mi
PASSED · 4 Sep 2006
Test date4 Sep 2006
Expiry5 Sep 2007
Test number290247046280
Mileage14,536 mi