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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO SE 80 · Blue

LM57 EPV
VOLKSWAGEN LM57 EPV
MOTExpired
MOT due17 Oct 2023
First reg1 Jan 2008
Mileage131,540 mi
TaxUntaxed
Tax due26 Jun 2023

Vehicle age

18 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 1 December 2025.

PASSED · 17 Oct 2022
Test date17 Oct 2022
Expiry17 Oct 2023
Test number239132314060
Mileage131,540 mi
AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 17 Oct 2022
Test date17 Oct 2022
Expiry
Test number926807652991
Mileage131,540 mi
AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PrsOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 18 Oct 2021
Test date18 Oct 2021
Expiry17 Oct 2022
Test number921413428437
Mileage110,761 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 5 Aug 2019
Test date5 Aug 2019
Expiry4 Aug 2020
Test number581605689886
Mileage110,206 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate split and de-laminating (0.1 (b))
MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip drivers side top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake reserve travel low (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension strut top mount point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak rear and sump areas of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear rearmost exhaust box outer skin corroded/split
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished inside tread area and inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 5 Aug 2019
Test date5 Aug 2019
Expiry
Test number327785159243
Mileage110,206 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate split and de-laminating (0.1 (b))
MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip drivers side top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake reserve travel low (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension strut top mount point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak rear and sump areas of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear rearmost exhaust box outer skin corroded/split
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished inside tread area and inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 4 Aug 2018
Test date4 Aug 2018
Expiry3 Aug 2019
Test number942193211297
Mileage98,119 mi
AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
AdvisoryFront tyres heavily worn on inner edges
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 4 Aug 2018
Test date4 Aug 2018
Expiry
Test number568651489787
Mileage98,119 mi
AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
AdvisoryFront tyres heavily worn on inner edges
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 7 Jul 2017
Test date7 Jul 2017
Expiry28 Jul 2018
Test number674529495506
Mileage86,917 mi
Advisoryrear exhaust box rusted
FAILED · 7 Jul 2017
Test date7 Jul 2017
Expiry
Test number565678300279
Mileage86,912 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisoryrear exhaust box rusted
PASSED · 21 Jul 2016
Test date21 Jul 2016
Expiry28 Jul 2017
Test number942205034058
Mileage79,837 mi
Advisoryengine cover & under trays fitted
PASSED · 24 Jul 2015
Test date24 Jul 2015
Expiry28 Jul 2016
Test number798875905266
Mileage76,414 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 18 Jul 2014
Test date18 Jul 2014
Expiry28 Jul 2015
Test number736529394129
Mileage70,548 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
FAILED · 18 Jul 2014
Test date18 Jul 2014
Expiry
Test number726679494109
Mileage70,548 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
PASSED · 29 Jul 2013
Test date29 Jul 2013
Expiry28 Jul 2014
Test number259170913212
Mileage65,160 mi
AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User EnteredCoolent level low
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 26 Jul 2012
Test date26 Jul 2012
Expiry25 Jul 2013
Test number815558602268
Mileage58,920 mi
PASSED · 13 Jan 2012
Test date13 Jan 2012
Expiry22 Jan 2013
Test number518203912085
Mileage58,299 mi
FAILED · 10 Jan 2012
Test date10 Jan 2012
Expiry
Test number126190912467
Mileage58,285 mi
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
PASSED · 7 Jan 2011
Test date7 Jan 2011
Expiry22 Jan 2012
Test number867387901023
Mileage43,725 mi