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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Silver

HW09 ENT
MOTValid
MOT due2 Jan 2027
First reg1 Mar 2009
Mileage78,842 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

17 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 20 January 2026.

PASSED · 2 Jan 2026
Test date2 Jan 2026
Expiry2 Jan 2027
Test number922070908816
Mileage78,842 mi
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront fog lamps not working
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 20 Dec 2025
Test date20 Dec 2025
Expiry
Test number786880052819
Mileage78,489 mi
MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront fog lamps not working
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii))
PASSED · 3 Jan 2025
Test date3 Jan 2025
Expiry2 Jan 2026
Test number956395604638
Mileage60,530 mi
PASSED · 29 Sep 2020
Test date29 Sep 2020
Expiry28 Sep 2021
Test number131456240792
Mileage58,471 mi
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED · 29 Sep 2020
Test date29 Sep 2020
Expiry
Test number129575250909
Mileage58,471 mi
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 28 Sep 2019
Test date28 Sep 2019
Expiry28 Sep 2020
Test number463716391848
Mileage56,212 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 28 Sep 2019
Test date28 Sep 2019
Expiry
Test number586774934711
Mileage56,204 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 29 Sep 2018
Test date29 Sep 2018
Expiry28 Sep 2019
Test number900372735017
Mileage53,066 mi
FAILED · 28 Sep 2018
Test date28 Sep 2018
Expiry
Test number477085390049
Mileage53,066 mi
MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 29 Sep 2017
Test date29 Sep 2017
Expiry28 Sep 2018
Test number962666947364
Mileage49,651 mi
PASSED · 9 Jul 2016
Test date9 Jul 2016
Expiry8 Jul 2017
Test number873191984259
Mileage46,873 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 3 Jul 2015
Test date3 Jul 2015
Expiry8 Jul 2016
Test number775754585120
Mileage44,522 mi
FAILED · 3 Jul 2015
Test date3 Jul 2015
Expiry
Test number126974485101
Mileage44,522 mi
FailNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 9 Jul 2014
Test date9 Jul 2014
Expiry8 Jul 2015
Test number407950894107
Mileage41,698 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 10 Jun 2013
Test date10 Jun 2013
Expiry9 Jun 2014
Test number838661963134
Mileage38,609 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 3 Mar 2012
Test date3 Mar 2012
Expiry2 Mar 2013
Test number469783162066
Mileage32,754 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredoffside front c.v gaiter fitted by cable tie, secure at time of test
FAILED · 3 Mar 2012
Test date3 Mar 2012
Expiry
Test number177763662078
Mileage32,754 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredoffside front c.v gaiter fitted by cable tie, secure at time of test