VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Green

L890 COE

MOTValid

MOT due10 Aug 2026

First reg1 Aug 1993

Mileage150,228 mi

TaxTaxed

Tax due1 Aug 2026

Vehicle age

32 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 2 November 2025.

PASSED · 11 Aug 2025

Test date11 Aug 2025

Expiry10 Aug 2026

Test number847187169302

Mileage150,228 mi

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

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

FAILED · 24 Jun 2025

Test date24 Jun 2025

Expiry—

Test number173318163445

Mileage150,221 mi

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

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail (marked in yellow) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail (marked in yellow) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

PASSED · 27 Jun 2024

Test date27 Jun 2024

Expiry26 Jun 2025

Test number319984846112

Mileage148,212 mi

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

MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

FAILED · 1 Aug 2023

Test date1 Aug 2023

Expiry—

Test number999405175902

Mileage148,200 mi

MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

MajorFuel system component leaking pipe to fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cut low enough to see internal reinforcement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorBrake inadequately mounted handbrake cable insecure currently resting on exhaust (1.1.21 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

PASSED · 6 Jul 2022

Test date6 Jul 2022

Expiry3 Aug 2023

Test number254272833426

Mileage146,672 mi

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

AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))

FAILED · 6 Jul 2022

Test date6 Jul 2022

Expiry—

Test number340240887709

Mileage146,672 mi

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

AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))

MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

PASSED · 16 Jul 2021

Test date16 Jul 2021

Expiry3 Aug 2022

Test number513294673970

Mileage145,135 mi

AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

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

AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

AdvisoryEXHAUST LEAK MIDDLE

FAILED · 16 Jul 2021

Test date16 Jul 2021

Expiry—

Test number417148756096

Mileage145,135 mi

AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

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

AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

AdvisoryEXHAUST LEAK MIDDLE

MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

PASSED · 22 Jul 2020

Test date22 Jul 2020

Expiry3 Aug 2021

Test number431237996765

Mileage142,664 mi

FAILED · 17 Jul 2020

Test date17 Jul 2020

Expiry—

Test number100913200156

Mileage142,664 mi

MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

PASSED · 15 Jul 2019

Test date15 Jul 2019

Expiry3 Aug 2020

Test number930459641472

Mileage140,376 mi

AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

FAILED · 12 Jul 2019

Test date12 Jul 2019

Expiry—

Test number748638500557

Mileage140,373 mi

AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

PASSED · 13 Jul 2018

Test date13 Jul 2018

Expiry3 Aug 2019

Test number893789270311

Mileage137,547 mi

Advisoryminor exhaust leak

AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

PASSED · 28 Jul 2017

Test date28 Jul 2017

Expiry3 Aug 2018

Test number167544066904

Mileage134,578 mi

PASSED · 29 Jul 2016

Test date29 Jul 2016

Expiry3 Aug 2017

Test number532516936413

Mileage130,976 mi

FAILED · 29 Jul 2016

Test date29 Jul 2016

Expiry—

Test number300533041908

Mileage—

FailOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

FailCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FailOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

PASSED · 30 Jul 2015

Test date30 Jul 2015

Expiry3 Aug 2016

Test number356481415496

Mileage127,401 mi

FAILED · 30 Jul 2015

Test date30 Jul 2015

Expiry—

Test number167341415219

Mileage127,398 mi

FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

PASSED · 1 Aug 2014

Test date1 Aug 2014

Expiry3 Aug 2015

Test number348023414458

Mileage123,312 mi

User EnteredOil leak

FAILED · 1 Aug 2014

Test date1 Aug 2014

Expiry—

Test number605403214258

Mileage123,311 mi

FailEmissions not tested (7.0)

FailCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FailNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

FailOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

User EnteredOil leak

PASSED · 2 Aug 2013

Test date2 Aug 2013

Expiry3 Aug 2014

Test number527724613270

Mileage118,718 mi

AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

User Enteredadvise oil leak

FAILED · 1 Aug 2013

Test date1 Aug 2013

Expiry—

Test number137233113277

Mileage118,718 mi

FailBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

FailBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

FailNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

FailOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

FailNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

FailOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

FailNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

FailOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

User Enteredadvise oil leak

PASSED · 2 Aug 2012

Test date2 Aug 2012

Expiry3 Aug 2013

Test number327295212287

Mileage113,948 mi

FAILED · 2 Aug 2012

Test date2 Aug 2012

Expiry—

Test number558705412270

Mileage113,947 mi

FailNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

FailNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

FailOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

FailOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

PASSED · 1 Aug 2011

Test date1 Aug 2011

Expiry3 Aug 2012

Test number425773711212

Mileage109,248 mi

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

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

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

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

PASSED · 16 Jul 2010

Test date16 Jul 2010

Expiry3 Aug 2011

Test number931727490123

Mileage103,879 mi

PASSED · 16 Jul 2009

Test date16 Jul 2009

Expiry3 Aug 2010

Test number223547099469

Mileage117,347 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

User EnteredOil leak

FAILED · 16 Jul 2009

Test date16 Jul 2009

Expiry—

Test number972527299156

Mileage117,347 mi

FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

FailCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FailEmissions not tested (7.0)

AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

User EnteredOil leak

PASSED · 25 Jul 2008

Test date25 Jul 2008

Expiry3 Aug 2009

Test number761577108239

Mileage110,415 mi

FAILED · 25 Jul 2008

Test date25 Jul 2008

Expiry—

Test number613027008274

Mileage110,414 mi

FailNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

FailFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

PASSED · 20 Jul 2007

Test date20 Jul 2007

Expiry3 Aug 2008

Test number192791807268

Mileage103,993 mi

FAILED · 20 Jul 2007

Test date20 Jul 2007

Expiry—

Test number621161207239

Mileage103,993 mi

FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FailNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

FailOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

FailOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

PASSED · 4 Aug 2006

Test date4 Aug 2006

Expiry3 Aug 2007

Test number132196516219

Mileage98,480 mi

FAILED · 4 Aug 2006

Test date4 Aug 2006

Expiry—

Test number900606716232

Mileage98,480 mi

FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FailNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)

FailOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)