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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · White

FM11 BKA
MOTExpired
MOT due5 Feb 2026
First reg1 Mar 2011
Mileage108,665 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

15 years and 4 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 15 January 2026.

PASSED · 27 Jan 2025
Test date27 Jan 2025
Expiry5 Feb 2026
Test number576126782864
Mileage108,665 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides os/ns (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides os/ns (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront outer sills corroded
MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides os/ns (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides os/ns (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Low reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 24 Jan 2025
Test date24 Jan 2025
Expiry
Test number448612762082
Mileage108,663 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides os/ns (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides os/ns (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront outer sills corroded
MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides os/ns (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides os/ns (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Low reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
PASSED · 2 Feb 2024
Test date2 Feb 2024
Expiry5 Feb 2025
Test number759061929169
Mileage102,790 mi
FAILED · 31 Jan 2024
Test date31 Jan 2024
Expiry
Test number378385018542
Mileage102,789 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 6 Feb 2023
Test date6 Feb 2023
Expiry5 Feb 2024
Test number535377704474
Mileage94,328 mi
FAILED · 30 Jan 2023
Test date30 Jan 2023
Expiry
Test number444987399614
Mileage94,326 mi
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
PASSED · 1 Feb 2022
Test date1 Feb 2022
Expiry3 Feb 2023
Test number437779083114
Mileage86,753 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisoryexhaust corroded
FAILED · 1 Feb 2022
Test date1 Feb 2022
Expiry
Test number229359465119
Mileage86,753 mi
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisoryexhaust corroded
PASSED · 3 Feb 2021
Test date3 Feb 2021
Expiry3 Feb 2022
Test number408046053433
Mileage75,999 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding
MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link bar ball joint rubber boot splitting. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock absorber slight leak of fluid/misting. (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread and sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisoryhandbrake travel high.
PASSED · 4 Feb 2020
Test date4 Feb 2020
Expiry3 Feb 2021
Test number916150990341
Mileage66,562 mi
PASSED · 25 Oct 2019
Test date25 Oct 2019
Expiry24 Oct 2020
Test number112405533349
Mileage65,646 mi
AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisoryexhaust corroded rear box
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 15 Jan 2019
Test date15 Jan 2019
Expiry14 Jan 2020
Test number892524780890
Mileage63,254 mi
PASSED · 3 Dec 2018
Test date3 Dec 2018
Expiry6 Dec 2019
Test number827735754172
Mileage68,184 mi
AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Advisorycoolant low
Advisoryexhaust corroded
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 7 Dec 2017
Test date7 Dec 2017
Expiry6 Dec 2018
Test number194135563371
Mileage60,762 mi
PASSED · 27 Feb 2017
Test date27 Feb 2017
Expiry3 Mar 2018
Test number434485903749
Mileage57,597 mi
FAILED · 27 Feb 2017
Test date27 Feb 2017
Expiry
Test number783828640813
Mileage57,597 mi
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PASSED · 3 Mar 2016
Test date3 Mar 2016
Expiry3 Mar 2017
Test number123533064274
Mileage52,532 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 29 Feb 2016
Test date29 Feb 2016
Expiry
Test number485419943766
Mileage52,532 mi
FailNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 13 Feb 2015
Test date13 Feb 2015
Expiry3 Mar 2016
Test number105434045437
Mileage37,601 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAILED · 11 Feb 2015
Test date11 Feb 2015
Expiry
Test number528282845073
Mileage37,601 mi
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 4 Mar 2014
Test date4 Mar 2014
Expiry3 Mar 2015
Test number128503764084
Mileage23,983 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)