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POLO · Silver

GL56 VCO
MOTExpired
MOT due13 Jun 2026
First reg15 Jan 2007
Mileage103,354 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 4 August 2025.

PASSED · 14 Jun 2025
Test date14 Jun 2025
Expiry13 Jun 2026
Test number626397804582
Mileage103,354 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 13 Jun 2025
Test date13 Jun 2025
Expiry
Test number490412074971
Mileage103,351 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 May 2024
Test date17 May 2024
Expiry17 May 2025
Test number668454951736
Mileage101,648 mi
AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryParking brake requires adjustment
FAILED · 10 May 2024
Test date10 May 2024
Expiry
Test number823662556900
Mileage101,570 mi
AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryBoth front and rear offside tyres are 9 years old
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryParking brake requires adjustment
PASSED · 18 May 2023
Test date18 May 2023
Expiry17 May 2024
Test number456153820534
Mileage98,825 mi
Advisoryhand brake in high travel
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 24 Jun 2022
Test date24 Jun 2022
Expiry29 Jun 2023
Test number441377605043
Mileage96,793 mi
AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 16 Jun 2022
Test date16 Jun 2022
Expiry
Test number635926542318
Mileage96,751 mi
MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 30 Jun 2021
Test date30 Jun 2021
Expiry29 Jun 2022
Test number230781297038
Mileage94,065 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has sidewall damage that would suggest it has been run whilst flat
FAILED · 17 Jun 2021
Test date17 Jun 2021
Expiry
Test number502328366784
Mileage94,007 mi
MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions not tested due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve (1.1.6 (c))
MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorPower steering component leaking MAJOR LEAK - FLUID DRIPPING FROM LOWER ARM, O/S/F WHEEL AND TYRE WET WITH FLUID (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has sidewall damage that would suggest it has been run whilst flat
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 26 Jun 2020
Test date26 Jun 2020
Expiry25 Jun 2021
Test number640654940965
Mileage91,357 mi
PASSED · 20 Mar 2019
Test date20 Mar 2019
Expiry3 Oct 2020
Test number533978183696
Mileage86,985 mi
AdvisorySteering wheel cover fitted
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 8 Mar 2019
Test date8 Mar 2019
Expiry
Test number103499287485
Mileage86,936 mi
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
AdvisorySteering wheel cover fitted
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 6 Mar 2018
Test date6 Mar 2018
Expiry3 Apr 2019
Test number155272544122
Mileage83,249 mi
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisorySteering wheel cover fitted
PASSED · 13 Mar 2017
Test date13 Mar 2017
Expiry3 Apr 2018
Test number586964175764
Mileage79,219 mi
AdvisorySteering wheel cover fitted
Advisory1*bulb not working OSR position light
FAILED · 13 Mar 2017
Test date13 Mar 2017
Expiry
Test number989016572366
Mileage79,914 mi
FailNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing *1 (4.2.A.1e)
AdvisorySteering wheel cover fitted
Advisory1*bulb not working OSR position light
PASSED · 15 Mar 2016
Test date15 Mar 2016
Expiry3 Apr 2017
Test number424484140010
Mileage75,541 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisorySteering wheel cover fitted
PASSED · 30 Mar 2015
Test date30 Mar 2015
Expiry3 Apr 2016
Test number586139085096
Mileage70,456 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredSteering wheel cover fitted
User Entered1*bulb not working OSR position light
FAILED · 30 Mar 2015
Test date30 Mar 2015
Expiry
Test number345209085097
Mileage70,456 mi
PrsNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredSteering wheel cover fitted
User Entered1*bulb not working OSR position light
PASSED · 25 Mar 2014
Test date25 Mar 2014
Expiry3 Apr 2015
Test number177944484000
Mileage65,922 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredSteering wheel cover fitted
PASSED · 4 Apr 2013
Test date4 Apr 2013
Expiry3 Apr 2014
Test number456344193074
Mileage58,334 mi
PASSED · 9 Jul 2012
Test date9 Jul 2012
Expiry8 Jul 2013
Test number615841092105
Mileage49,540 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)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredInspection lamp on
PASSED · 8 Jul 2011
Test date8 Jul 2011
Expiry7 Jul 2012
Test number897439681155
Mileage43,280 mi
PASSED · 10 Jan 2011
Test date10 Jan 2011
Expiry15 Jan 2012
Test number245660711046
Mileage39,462 mi
PASSED · 12 Jan 2010
Test date12 Jan 2010
Expiry15 Jan 2011
Test number250552510070
Mileage30,054 mi