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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Silver

FT61 HXC
MOTValid
MOT due15 Feb 2027
First reg16 Dec 2011
Mileage98,343 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

14 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 11 March 2026.

PASSED · 16 Feb 2026
Test date16 Feb 2026
Expiry15 Feb 2027
Test number817420839309
Mileage98,343 mi
MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 12 Feb 2026
Test date12 Feb 2026
Expiry
Test number159037313888
Mileage98,343 mi
MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 13 Feb 2025
Test date13 Feb 2025
Expiry12 Feb 2026
Test number197956195367
Mileage72,955 mi
FAILED · 11 Dec 2024
Test date11 Dec 2024
Expiry
Test number625383812064
Mileage72,947 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle beam, spring seat heavily corroded and holed DANGEROUS AND UNSAFE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle beam, spring seat heavily corroded and holed DANGEROUS AND UNSAFE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
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))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg / axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg / axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 7 Dec 2023
Test date7 Dec 2023
Expiry16 Dec 2024
Test number715993155360
Mileage64,577 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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 7 Dec 2023
Test date7 Dec 2023
Expiry
Test number276934478325
Mileage64,577 mi
MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 7 Dec 2022
Test date7 Dec 2022
Expiry16 Dec 2023
Test number655511767672
Mileage56,409 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advisoryhand brake needs adjusting
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 7 Dec 2022
Test date7 Dec 2022
Expiry
Test number350755330452
Mileage56,405 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advisoryhand brake needs adjusting
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 7 Dec 2021
Test date7 Dec 2021
Expiry16 Dec 2022
Test number400192964249
Mileage47,712 mi
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 6 Dec 2021
Test date6 Dec 2021
Expiry
Test number194759016004
Mileage47,707 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advisoryhand brake long
Advisoryfuel cap seal cracking
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp rusty
PASSED · 17 Dec 2020
Test date17 Dec 2020
Expiry16 Dec 2021
Test number712715454138
Mileage41,906 mi
PASSED · 6 Jan 2020
Test date6 Jan 2020
Expiry17 Jan 2021
Test number953232654331
Mileage36,355 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn to 2mm
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn to 3mm
FAILED · 6 Jan 2020
Test date6 Jan 2020
Expiry
Test number501243393699
Mileage36,350 mi
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
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))
DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn to 2mm
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn to 3mm
PASSED · 14 Jan 2019
Test date14 Jan 2019
Expiry17 Jan 2020
Test number130613609054
Mileage34,578 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 · 11 Jan 2018
Test date11 Jan 2018
Expiry17 Jan 2019
Test number566058101978
Mileage31,772 mi
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 18 Jan 2017
Test date18 Jan 2017
Expiry17 Jan 2018
Test number338662427445
Mileage28,401 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted
AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn
PASSED · 18 Dec 2015
Test date18 Dec 2015
Expiry17 Dec 2016
Test number736622285917
Mileage24,700 mi
FAILED · 16 Dec 2015
Test date16 Dec 2015
Expiry
Test number834065164160
Mileage24,700 mi
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
PASSED · 11 Dec 2014
Test date11 Dec 2014
Expiry16 Dec 2015
Test number719425044365
Mileage20,403 mi