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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Black

FV12 YBT
MOTExpired
MOT due14 Feb 2026
First reg1 May 2012
Mileage91,133 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

14 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 6 August 2025.

PASSED · 15 Feb 2025
Test date15 Feb 2025
Expiry14 Feb 2026
Test number433414818776
Mileage91,133 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 15 Feb 2025
Test date15 Feb 2025
Expiry
Test number209263710457
Mileage91,133 mi
PrsRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 11 Jul 2024
Test date11 Jul 2024
Expiry10 Jul 2025
Test number387641410808
Mileage90,169 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 7 Jul 2023
Test date7 Jul 2023
Expiry6 Jul 2024
Test number954687998104
Mileage81,109 mi
FAILED · 7 Jul 2023
Test date7 Jul 2023
Expiry
Test number659043627220
Mileage81,109 mi
MajorNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 9 Sep 2022
Test date9 Sep 2022
Expiry22 Sep 2023
Test number687985056055
Mileage79,886 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner rack arm has slight play at ball joint
FAILED · 9 Sep 2022
Test date9 Sep 2022
Expiry
Test number324974141456
Mileage79,883 mi
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner rack arm has slight play at ball joint
PASSED · 23 Sep 2021
Test date23 Sep 2021
Expiry22 Sep 2022
Test number523834283325
Mileage77,671 mi
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to crack
FAILED · 22 Sep 2021
Test date22 Sep 2021
Expiry
Test number201730106453
Mileage77,668 mi
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to crack
PASSED · 23 Sep 2020
Test date23 Sep 2020
Expiry22 Sep 2021
Test number414399896157
Mileage71,393 mi
FAILED · 16 Sep 2020
Test date16 Sep 2020
Expiry
Test number787098200171
Mileage71,375 mi
MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 6 Aug 2019
Test date6 Aug 2019
Expiry5 Aug 2020
Test number712268352336
Mileage59,906 mi
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisoryfront exhaust flexi poor condition /damaged
MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
FAILED · 6 Aug 2019
Test date6 Aug 2019
Expiry
Test number300991131854
Mileage59,906 mi
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MajorElectrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges a pillar wire across body (4.11 (a) (ii))
MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected engine bay wires for lights insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisoryfront exhaust flexi poor condition /damaged
MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
PASSED · 3 May 2018
Test date3 May 2018
Expiry7 May 2019
Test number609510611973
Mileage48,358 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.92MM (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
AdvisoryREAR BRAKES SLIGHT BRAKE BIND
FAILED · 2 May 2018
Test date2 May 2018
Expiry
Test number988779850096
Mileage48,358 mi
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ALSO OUT OF SHAPE (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.92MM (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
AdvisoryREAR BRAKES SLIGHT BRAKE BIND
PASSED · 5 May 2017
Test date5 May 2017
Expiry7 May 2018
Test number648041345777
Mileage39,354 mi
PASSED · 26 Apr 2016
Test date26 Apr 2016
Expiry7 May 2017
Test number483704249913
Mileage33,687 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 8 May 2015
Test date8 May 2015
Expiry7 May 2016
Test number699428325109
Mileage27,802 mi
FAILED · 7 May 2015
Test date7 May 2015
Expiry
Test number257957225132
Mileage27,802 mi
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)