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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Red

FP59 GHD
MOTValid
MOT due5 Sep 2026
First reg24 Dec 2009
Mileage141,473 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

16 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 7 March 2026.

PASSED · 22 Aug 2025
Test date22 Aug 2025
Expiry5 Sep 2026
Test number562479280199
Mileage141,473 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion to Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Previously Repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryHandbrake - Limited Reserve Travel
AdvisoryFront Headlights just within range with limited adjustment
AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 23 Aug 2024
Test date23 Aug 2024
Expiry5 Sep 2025
Test number282079449155
Mileage128,175 mi
AdvisoryTraction control light on dash
AdvisoryFuel filler flap loose
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 22 Aug 2024
Test date22 Aug 2024
Expiry
Test number768780157218
Mileage128,172 mi
AdvisoryTraction control light on dash
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFuel filler flap loose
AdvisoryEngine air intake pipe broken
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber dust cover broken
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Flexible brake pipe insecure
AdvisoryOffside Front Flexible brake pipe insecure
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 5 Sep 2023
Test date5 Sep 2023
Expiry5 Sep 2024
Test number667516887031
Mileage117,420 mi
AdvisoryFuel filler flap not secure
AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
FAILED · 30 Aug 2023
Test date30 Aug 2023
Expiry
Test number599338168006
Mileage117,018 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFuel filler flap not secure
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexi pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexi pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded and loose
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MajorNearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
PASSED · 6 Sep 2022
Test date6 Sep 2022
Expiry5 Sep 2023
Test number502009873550
Mileage105,627 mi
FAILED · 6 Sep 2022
Test date6 Sep 2022
Expiry
Test number740771646488
Mileage105,627 mi
PrsOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 8 Nov 2021
Test date8 Nov 2021
Expiry18 Nov 2022
Test number694935634672
Mileage100,347 mi
FAILED · 8 Nov 2021
Test date8 Nov 2021
Expiry
Test number901223233816
Mileage100,347 mi
PrsNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 30 Oct 2020
Test date30 Oct 2020
Expiry18 Nov 2021
Test number441955488095
Mileage93,698 mi
FAILED · 28 Oct 2020
Test date28 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number255029648238
Mileage93,698 mi
DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 4 Nov 2019
Test date4 Nov 2019
Expiry18 Nov 2020
Test number169269234161
Mileage86,690 mi
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))
PASSED · 24 Oct 2018
Test date24 Oct 2018
Expiry18 Nov 2019
Test number642585607809
Mileage78,592 mi
FAILED · 19 Oct 2018
Test date19 Oct 2018
Expiry
Test number565956542416
Mileage78,592 mi
MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 3 Nov 2017
Test date3 Nov 2017
Expiry18 Nov 2018
Test number583761869887
Mileage68,902 mi
FAILED · 3 Nov 2017
Test date3 Nov 2017
Expiry
Test number458588000905
Mileage68,902 mi
PrsOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
PASSED · 7 Nov 2016
Test date7 Nov 2016
Expiry18 Nov 2017
Test number847593616144
Mileage56,845 mi
PASSED · 19 Nov 2015
Test date19 Nov 2015
Expiry18 Nov 2016
Test number774075682646
Mileage47,119 mi
PASSED · 5 Dec 2014
Test date5 Dec 2014
Expiry24 Dec 2015
Test number618099934348
Mileage37,900 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)
PASSED · 18 Dec 2013
Test date18 Dec 2013
Expiry24 Dec 2014
Test number157802253300
Mileage29,275 mi
PASSED · 6 Dec 2012
Test date6 Dec 2012
Expiry24 Dec 2013
Test number337721042340
Mileage20,432 mi