VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · White

HW52 DFU

MOTValid

MOT due28 Jul 2026

First reg15 Nov 2002

Mileage53,591 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

23 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 11 March 2026.

PASSED · 18 Jul 2025

Test date18 Jul 2025

Expiry28 Jul 2026

Test number156108958579

Mileage53,591 mi

MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

FAILED · 17 Jul 2025

Test date17 Jul 2025

Expiry—

Test number703115455300

Mileage53,589 mi

MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

PASSED · 22 Jul 2024

Test date22 Jul 2024

Expiry28 Jul 2025

Test number734979778036

Mileage53,052 mi

MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

PASSED · 25 Jul 2023

Test date25 Jul 2023

Expiry28 Jul 2024

Test number700205165387

Mileage52,212 mi

AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +exhaust +front pipe flexy poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

FAILED · 24 Jul 2023

Test date24 Jul 2023

Expiry—

Test number703402707811

Mileage52,210 mi

MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +exhaust +front pipe flexy poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

PASSED · 14 Jul 2022

Test date14 Jul 2022

Expiry28 Jul 2023

Test number755336598070

Mileage51,378 mi

AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + exhaust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

PASSED · 14 Jul 2021

Test date14 Jul 2021

Expiry28 Jul 2022

Test number987873045555

Mileage50,497 mi

AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Advisorysuspension components+exhaust corroding

AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PASSED · 29 Jul 2020

Test date29 Jul 2020

Expiry28 Jul 2021

Test number592083113176

Mileage49,745 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

FAILED · 29 Jul 2020

Test date29 Jul 2020

Expiry—

Test number345006606187

Mileage49,745 mi

MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

PASSED · 16 May 2019

Test date16 May 2019

Expiry15 Nov 2020

Test number283899640108

Mileage48,554 mi

FAILED · 14 May 2019

Test date14 May 2019

Expiry—

Test number614527037984

Mileage48,553 mi

DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

PASSED · 31 Aug 2017

Test date31 Aug 2017

Expiry4 Sep 2018

Test number284470469181

Mileage43,966 mi

AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

FAILED · 31 Aug 2017

Test date31 Aug 2017

Expiry—

Test number401648618419

Mileage43,966 mi

FailNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

FailOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

FAILED · 23 Aug 2017

Test date23 Aug 2017

Expiry—

Test number200672797970

Mileage43,831 mi

FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FailHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Advisorynearside front tyre badly perishing and 15 years old. (strong advise)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

PASSED · 5 Sep 2016

Test date5 Sep 2016

Expiry4 Sep 2017

Test number371394350584

Mileage37,285 mi

PASSED · 11 May 2016

Test date11 May 2016

Expiry10 May 2017

Test number982964046899

Mileage36,017 mi

FAILED · 10 May 2016

Test date10 May 2016

Expiry—

Test number617432090662

Mileage36,013 mi

FailFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

FailRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

PASSED · 23 Jun 2015

Test date23 Jun 2015

Expiry22 Jun 2016

Test number247354875461

Mileage29,361 mi

PASSED · 6 Aug 2014

Test date6 Aug 2014

Expiry18 Aug 2015

Test number699408914253

Mileage26,845 mi

User Enterednear side reae tyre perished

PASSED · 17 Aug 2013

Test date17 Aug 2013

Expiry18 Aug 2014

Test number767549523237

Mileage24,759 mi

PASSED · 14 Aug 2012

Test date14 Aug 2012

Expiry18 Aug 2013

Test number485297022207

Mileage21,656 mi

FAILED · 14 Aug 2012

Test date14 Aug 2012

Expiry—

Test number347217322456

Mileage21,656 mi

FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FailOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

PASSED · 1 Aug 2011

Test date1 Aug 2011

Expiry18 Aug 2012

Test number929383411286

Mileage16,825 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)

FAILED · 29 Jul 2011

Test date29 Jul 2011

Expiry—

Test number557540811224

Mileage16,825 mi

FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FailNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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)

PASSED · 31 Jul 2010

Test date31 Jul 2010

Expiry18 Aug 2011

Test number270602910238

Mileage13,445 mi

FAILED · 31 Jul 2010

Test date31 Jul 2010

Expiry—

Test number472202110285

Mileage13,445 mi

PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

PASSED · 4 Aug 2009

Test date4 Aug 2009

Expiry18 Aug 2010

Test number950766219298

Mileage10,392 mi

PASSED · 19 Aug 2008

Test date19 Aug 2008

Expiry18 Aug 2009

Test number860632038240

Mileage5,252 mi

PASSED · 30 Oct 2007

Test date30 Oct 2007

Expiry15 Nov 2008

Test number404493707307

Mileage4,114 mi

PASSED · 27 Oct 2006

Test date27 Oct 2006

Expiry15 Nov 2007

Test number130560106358

Mileage2,508 mi