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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Silver

GJ05 BNB
MOTValid
MOT due31 Jan 2027
First reg24 Mar 2005
Mileage119,644 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

21 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 29 January 2026.

PASSED · 27 Jan 2026
Test date27 Jan 2026
Expiry31 Jan 2027
Test number481111988906
Mileage119,644 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower body corrosion
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 18 Jan 2025
Test date18 Jan 2025
Expiry31 Jan 2026
Test number785799422058
Mileage112,893 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 27 Jan 2024
Test date27 Jan 2024
Expiry31 Jan 2025
Test number869378794719
Mileage109,103 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 26 Jan 2023
Test date26 Jan 2023
Expiry31 Jan 2024
Test number525387929385
Mileage106,158 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 19 Jan 2022
Test date19 Jan 2022
Expiry31 Jan 2023
Test number560298524810
Mileage101,037 mi
AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 1 Feb 2021
Test date1 Feb 2021
Expiry31 Jan 2022
Test number369420413987
Mileage95,667 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 1 Feb 2021
Test date1 Feb 2021
Expiry
Test number154443122480
Mileage95,667 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PrsOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 25 Jan 2020
Test date25 Jan 2020
Expiry24 Jan 2021
Test number629141099968
Mileage93,127 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 25 Jan 2020
Test date25 Jan 2020
Expiry
Test number632680404759
Mileage93,127 mi
PrsOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 23 Jan 2019
Test date23 Jan 2019
Expiry22 Jan 2020
Test number332383373821
Mileage89,455 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
FAILED · 23 Jan 2019
Test date23 Jan 2019
Expiry
Test number998491615396
Mileage89,455 mi
PrsNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
PASSED · 15 Jan 2018
Test date15 Jan 2018
Expiry14 Jan 2019
Test number646696643378
Mileage85,898 mi
AdvisoryOil leak front engine
AdvisoryRear washer not working
Advisoryexhaust system corroded
AdvisoryExhaust noisy cat noise (7.1.4)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement split (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm bush not fitted in accordance with manufacturers specification but not resulting in excessive movement
FAILED · 5 Jan 2018
Test date5 Jan 2018
Expiry
Test number123152553599
Mileage85,820 mi
AdvisoryOil leak front engine
AdvisoryRear washer not working
Advisoryexhaust system corroded
AdvisoryExhaust noisy cat noise (7.1.4)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement split (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement split (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PASSED · 4 Jan 2017
Test date4 Jan 2017
Expiry6 Jan 2018
Test number344967329254
Mileage82,854 mi
PASSED · 7 Jan 2016
Test date7 Jan 2016
Expiry6 Jan 2017
Test number101092910489
Mileage80,665 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)
Advisoryunder tray fitted
Advisoryrear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Advisoryfront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
FAILED · 7 Jan 2016
Test date7 Jan 2016
Expiry
Test number773644023567
Mileage80,665 mi
AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryRear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisoryunder tray fitted
PASSED · 22 Dec 2014
Test date22 Dec 2014
Expiry21 Dec 2015
Test number237756454308
Mileage75,773 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)
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FAILED · 22 Dec 2014
Test date22 Dec 2014
Expiry
Test number627716554311
Mileage75,773 mi
FailNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 3 Dec 2013
Test date3 Dec 2013
Expiry18 Dec 2014
Test number363995523001
Mileage71,432 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredRear silencer in poor condition.
User EnteredNon obligatory mirror damaged
PASSED · 19 Dec 2012
Test date19 Dec 2012
Expiry18 Dec 2013
Test number108174452390
Mileage64,377 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FAILED · 19 Dec 2012
Test date19 Dec 2012
Expiry
Test number317454452317
Mileage64,376 mi
FailOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PASSED · 24 Oct 2011
Test date24 Oct 2011
Expiry23 Oct 2012
Test number325887091405
Mileage52,424 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
PASSED · 11 Mar 2010
Test date11 Mar 2010
Expiry24 Mar 2011
Test number821540770000
Mileage34,773 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PASSED · 11 Mar 2009
Test date11 Mar 2009
Expiry24 Mar 2010
Test number934420879048
Mileage22,286 mi
User EnteredNail in offside front tyre
PASSED · 14 Mar 2008
Test date14 Mar 2008
Expiry24 Mar 2009
Test number212424978025
Mileage17,390 mi