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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Silver

FY61 UYL
MOTExpired
MOT due7 Mar 2026
First reg25 Oct 2011
Mileage122,027 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

14 years and 8 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 22 March 2026.

PASSED · 8 Mar 2025
Test date8 Mar 2025
Expiry7 Mar 2026
Test number466749889733
Mileage122,027 mi
AdvisoryFront Steering arm deformed but serviceable both (2.1.3 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 6 Mar 2024
Test date6 Mar 2024
Expiry5 Mar 2025
Test number354515617520
Mileage110,854 mi
FAILED · 6 Mar 2024
Test date6 Mar 2024
Expiry
Test number914382186998
Mileage110,854 mi
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))
MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to lamp being insecure and damaged (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Daytime running light inop
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 15 Feb 2023
Test date15 Feb 2023
Expiry2 Mar 2024
Test number454531033888
Mileage96,496 mi
PASSED · 15 Feb 2022
Test date15 Feb 2022
Expiry2 Mar 2023
Test number685336366611
Mileage88,200 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 11 Feb 2022
Test date11 Feb 2022
Expiry
Test number493733776931
Mileage88,192 mi
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorBrake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 3 Mar 2021
Test date3 Mar 2021
Expiry2 Mar 2022
Test number477609029501
Mileage81,027 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 2 Jan 2020
Test date2 Jan 2020
Expiry4 Jan 2021
Test number338755723478
Mileage73,959 mi
PASSED · 5 Jan 2019
Test date5 Jan 2019
Expiry4 Jan 2020
Test number124159083300
Mileage64,662 mi
PASSED · 7 Nov 2017
Test date7 Nov 2017
Expiry6 Nov 2018
Test number149795456235
Mileage57,244 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE WORN (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ARM TRAILING BUSH DETERIORATED (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 1 Nov 2017
Test date1 Nov 2017
Expiry
Test number165601514258
Mileage57,243 mi
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE WORN (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ARM TRAILING BUSH DETERIORATED (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 1 Nov 2016
Test date1 Nov 2016
Expiry31 Oct 2017
Test number506735415004
Mileage52,534 mi
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
FAILED · 27 Oct 2016
Test date27 Oct 2016
Expiry
Test number422312729835
Mileage53,219 mi
FailNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped flexi hose clip missing pipe fouling shock {dangerous} (3.6.B.1)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped flexi hose clip missing pipe fouling shock {dangerous } (3.6.B.1)
FailNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
FailTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
FailOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisoryn/s/f tyre on extreme limit advise immediate replacement
FailNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)
FailBody insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet not latching securely (6.1.B.1b)
PASSED · 29 Oct 2015
Test date29 Oct 2015
Expiry28 Oct 2016
Test number818870315706
Mileage51,740 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm has slight play
FAILED · 29 Oct 2015
Test date29 Oct 2015
Expiry
Test number424957729250
Mileage51,740 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm has slight play
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FAILED · 29 Sep 2015
Test date29 Sep 2015
Expiry
Test number344540012812
Mileage51,292 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Failrear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
FailOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisoryadvise(front discs wearing & lipping)
Advisoryadvise(front shock absorbers damp)
PASSED · 9 Oct 2014
Test date9 Oct 2014
Expiry25 Oct 2015
Test number325722184295
Mileage42,365 mi
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre
User Enterednearside front tyre worn on edges
FAILED · 2 Oct 2014
Test date2 Oct 2014
Expiry
Test number635775474208
Mileage42,359 mi
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre
User Enterednearside front tyre worn on edges
FAILED · 5 Sep 2014
Test date5 Sep 2014
Expiry
Test number755448944297
Mileage41,625 mi
FailNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Enteredn/s/f tyre badly worn on outside edge