VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Yellow

J226 LUT

MOTExpired

MOT due29 May 2026

First reg10 Oct 1991

Mileage77,854 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

34 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

What's it worth now?

See a free valuation for J226 LUT.

Car valuation

MOT history

As of 2 May 2026.

PASSED · 30 May 2025

Test date30 May 2025

Expiry29 May 2026

Test number470680027507

Mileage77,854 mi

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

FAILED · 19 May 2025

Test date19 May 2025

Expiry—

Test number823014678175

Mileage77,841 mi

MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

PASSED · 8 Mar 2022

Test date8 Mar 2022

Expiry7 Mar 2023

Test number580152643774

Mileage73,891 mi

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

AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

FAILED · 23 Nov 2021

Test date23 Nov 2021

Expiry—

Test number436648058727

Mileage73,883 mi

MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

PASSED · 7 Oct 2020

Test date7 Oct 2020

Expiry6 Oct 2021

Test number147525210294

Mileage70,830 mi

MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

FAILED · 4 Aug 2020

Test date4 Aug 2020

Expiry—

Test number218348359092

Mileage70,826 mi

DangerousNearside Front Suspension component likely to become detached Nut also wearing top cap (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

DangerousOffside Front Suspension component likely to become detached Nut wearing top cap (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Brake pipe kinked (1.1.11 (c))

MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working Side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

PASSED · 17 Aug 2019

Test date17 Aug 2019

Expiry16 Aug 2020

Test number273556289254

Mileage64,579 mi

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

PASSED · 23 Jun 2018

Test date23 Jun 2018

Expiry22 Jun 2019

Test number971394350706

Mileage57,744 mi

PASSED · 18 Jul 2015

Test date18 Jul 2015

Expiry17 Jul 2016

Test number837509795117

Mileage57,720 mi

PASSED · 4 Oct 2012

Test date4 Oct 2012

Expiry12 Oct 2013

Test number625378572205

Mileage57,017 mi

PASSED · 13 Oct 2011

Test date13 Oct 2011

Expiry12 Oct 2012

Test number426256181272

Mileage53,690 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

User EnteredNon obligatory mirror damaged

User EnteredNearside & offside rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

PASSED · 24 Sep 2010

Test date24 Sep 2010

Expiry27 Sep 2011

Test number321047460414

Mileage48,531 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

User EnteredNon obligatory mirror damaged

PASSED · 25 Sep 2009

Test date25 Sep 2009

Expiry27 Sep 2010

Test number322368769222

Mileage43,223 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Advisorycoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

User Enteredn/s & o/s front tyre walls perished slightly

PASSED · 2 Sep 2008

Test date2 Sep 2008

Expiry27 Sep 2009

Test number902756748208

Mileage39,145 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryNearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

PASSED · 21 Sep 2007

Test date21 Sep 2007

Expiry27 Sep 2008

Test number830864267248

Mileage33,165 mi

PASSED · 31 Aug 2006

Test date31 Aug 2006

Expiry27 Sep 2007

Test number940003346269

Mileage28,587 mi