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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Silver

LX04 ZFP
MOTValid
MOT due30 Sep 2026
First reg17 Mar 2004
Mileage69,590 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

22 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 25 February 2026.

PASSED · 1 Oct 2025
Test date1 Oct 2025
Expiry30 Sep 2026
Test number817399908930
Mileage69,590 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate damaged but still readable .
AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper damaged but still secure .
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seatbelt retraction slow
AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt retraction slow
FAILED · 30 Sep 2025
Test date30 Sep 2025
Expiry—
Test number348545498916
Mileage69,565 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 17 Sep 2025
Test date17 Sep 2025
Expiry—
Test number568385547384
Mileage69,549 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper damaged but still secure
AdvisoryFront Registration plate damaged but still readable .
MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seatbelt slow to retract
AdvisoryOffside Rear Seatbelt slow to retract
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 27 Sep 2024
Test date27 Sep 2024
Expiry26 Sep 2025
Test number823050080202
Mileage59,413 mi
PASSED · 6 Jun 2023
Test date6 Jun 2023
Expiry6 Jun 2024
Test number688367998853
Mileage58,182 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisoryboth rear seat belts slow to retract
FAILED · 2 Jun 2023
Test date2 Jun 2023
Expiry—
Test number587791489435
Mileage58,174 mi
MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisoryboth rear seat belts slow to retract
PASSED · 7 Jun 2022
Test date7 Jun 2022
Expiry6 Jun 2023
Test number284394129204
Mileage55,558 mi
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisoryboth rear seat belts slow to retract
FAILED · 30 May 2022
Test date30 May 2022
Expiry—
Test number939153425708
Mileage55,550 mi
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryboth rear seat belts slow to retract
PASSED · 18 May 2021
Test date18 May 2021
Expiry1 Jun 2022
Test number659614361559
Mileage52,748 mi
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
FAILED · 18 May 2021
Test date18 May 2021
Expiry—
Test number322827495701
Mileage52,748 mi
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
PASSED · 2 Jun 2020
Test date2 Jun 2020
Expiry1 Jun 2021
Test number565212526891
Mileage50,739 mi
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
FAILED · 2 Jun 2020
Test date2 Jun 2020
Expiry—
Test number664999201840
Mileage50,738 mi
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED · 28 May 2019
Test date28 May 2019
Expiry2 Dec 2020
Test number188455475830
Mileage47,582 mi
AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
FAILED · 28 May 2019
Test date28 May 2019
Expiry—
Test number228044243201
Mileage47,577 mi
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED · 31 May 2018
Test date31 May 2018
Expiry2 Jun 2019
Test number881488950346
Mileage44,697 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 22 May 2017
Test date22 May 2017
Expiry2 Jun 2018
Test number361287820182
Mileage42,045 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre starting to perish
FAILED · 22 May 2017
Test date22 May 2017
Expiry—
Test number228265269330
Mileage42,045 mi
PrsNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre starting to perish
PASSED · 24 May 2016
Test date24 May 2016
Expiry2 Jun 2017
Test number328935511380
Mileage39,664 mi
AdvisoryCentre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
PASSED · 3 Jun 2015
Test date3 Jun 2015
Expiry2 Jun 2016
Test number539914255159
Mileage37,481 mi
AdvisoryCentre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
User EnteredVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
User Enteredengine management light on
PASSED · 12 May 2014
Test date12 May 2014
Expiry14 May 2015
Test number296492334451
Mileage34,788 mi
User EnteredBoth rear seat belts slow to retract
User EnteredNearside rear tyre starting to crack & perish
PASSED · 15 May 2013
Test date15 May 2013
Expiry14 May 2014
Test number316345033178
Mileage32,199 mi
AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
User EnteredBoth rear outer seat belts slow to retract
FAILED · 14 May 2013
Test date14 May 2013
Expiry—
Test number475534133124
Mileage32,182 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
User EnteredBoth rear outer seat belts slow to retract
FAILED · 28 May 2012
Test date28 May 2012
Expiry—
Test number295419042495
Mileage29,893 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User EnteredBoth rear seat belt reels slow to retract
User Enteredoil level on minimum
PASSED · 28 May 2012
Test date28 May 2012
Expiry18 Jun 2013
Test number237879242101
Mileage29,893 mi
AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User EnteredBoth rear seat belt reels slow to retract
User Enteredoil level on minimum
PASSED · 14 Jun 2011
Test date14 Jun 2011
Expiry18 Jun 2012
Test number675865761173
Mileage26,436 mi
User EnteredBoth front tyres worn on inside edges
PASSED · 7 Jun 2010
Test date7 Jun 2010
Expiry18 Jun 2011
Test number763158950147
Mileage22,270 mi
PASSED · 2 Jun 2009
Test date2 Jun 2009
Expiry18 Jun 2010
Test number752713259119
Mileage17,674 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 17 Jun 2008
Test date17 Jun 2008
Expiry18 Jun 2009
Test number211089868197
Mileage13,382 mi
Advisorybrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 19 Jun 2007
Test date19 Jun 2007
Expiry18 Jun 2008
Test number433340677171
Mileage9,945 mi
PASSED · 16 Feb 2007
Test date16 Feb 2007
Expiry15 Feb 2008
Test number883677047002
Mileage9,016 mi