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POLO · Silver

LY53 HBG
MOTExpired
MOT due6 Mar 2026
First reg26 Nov 2003
Mileage62,066 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

22 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 3 March 2026.

PASSED · 7 Mar 2025
Test date7 Mar 2025
Expiry6 Mar 2026
Test number559301654239
Mileage62,066 mi
MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 4 Mar 2025
Test date4 Mar 2025
Expiry
Test number741135526716
Mileage62,066 mi
MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 19 Feb 2024
Test date19 Feb 2024
Expiry18 Feb 2025
Test number125037176374
Mileage60,775 mi
AdvisoryObligatory mirror casing damaged
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
FAILED · 16 Feb 2024
Test date16 Feb 2024
Expiry
Test number248807215184
Mileage60,775 mi
AdvisoryObligatory mirror casing damaged
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 7 Feb 2023
Test date7 Feb 2023
Expiry10 Feb 2024
Test number145555393033
Mileage60,365 mi
AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 7 Feb 2023
Test date7 Feb 2023
Expiry
Test number615463012749
Mileage60,365 mi
AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
PrsOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 24 Jan 2022
Test date24 Jan 2022
Expiry10 Feb 2023
Test number813365119164
Mileage57,919 mi
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
FAILED · 21 Jan 2022
Test date21 Jan 2022
Expiry
Test number918053821119
Mileage57,919 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
PASSED · 11 Feb 2021
Test date11 Feb 2021
Expiry10 Feb 2022
Test number637112632272
Mileage56,230 mi
FAILED · 10 Feb 2021
Test date10 Feb 2021
Expiry
Test number513318083651
Mileage56,230 mi
MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 10 Feb 2020
Test date10 Feb 2020
Expiry9 Feb 2021
Test number266750964674
Mileage55,829 mi
MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 7 Feb 2020
Test date7 Feb 2020
Expiry
Test number634294260695
Mileage55,829 mi
MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED · 28 Jan 2019
Test date28 Jan 2019
Expiry8 Feb 2020
Test number778586662449
Mileage52,195 mi
MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 28 Jan 2019
Test date28 Jan 2019
Expiry
Test number462659335087
Mileage52,195 mi
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 6 Feb 2018
Test date6 Feb 2018
Expiry8 Feb 2019
Test number222853964241
Mileage49,437 mi
AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
FAILED · 6 Feb 2018
Test date6 Feb 2018
Expiry
Test number961615849663
Mileage49,437 mi
AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)
PrsOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
PASSED · 2 Feb 2017
Test date2 Feb 2017
Expiry8 Feb 2018
Test number345657380713
Mileage47,275 mi
AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)
FAILED · 30 Jan 2017
Test date30 Jan 2017
Expiry
Test number265760989318
Mileage47,275 mi
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)
PASSED · 9 Feb 2016
Test date9 Feb 2016
Expiry8 Feb 2017
Test number973278043054
Mileage44,280 mi
AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)
FAILED · 9 Feb 2016
Test date9 Feb 2016
Expiry
Test number555036111759
Mileage44,279 mi
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)
PASSED · 9 Feb 2015
Test date9 Feb 2015
Expiry8 Feb 2016
Test number538330045025
Mileage42,671 mi
FAILED · 9 Feb 2015
Test date9 Feb 2015
Expiry
Test number266490545092
Mileage42,671 mi
FailNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
User Enteredeml on
PASSED · 22 Jan 2014
Test date22 Jan 2014
Expiry7 Feb 2015
Test number185872424090
Mileage41,180 mi
FAILED · 21 Jan 2014
Test date21 Jan 2014
Expiry
Test number496861424020
Mileage41,180 mi
FailOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
User Enteredeml on
PASSED · 8 Feb 2013
Test date8 Feb 2013
Expiry7 Feb 2014
Test number665729233076
Mileage39,321 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 7 Feb 2013
Test date7 Feb 2013
Expiry
Test number666968033094
Mileage39,321 mi
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
FailOffside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 24 Aug 2011
Test date24 Aug 2011
Expiry23 Aug 2012
Test number447246731286
Mileage37,165 mi
FAILED · 19 Aug 2011
Test date19 Aug 2011
Expiry
Test number577361031278
Mileage37,155 mi
FailNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FailNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
FAILED · 28 Jul 2011
Test date28 Jul 2011
Expiry
Test number999819801208
Mileage37,141 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FailFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enterede.m.l.on
PASSED · 5 Feb 2010
Test date5 Feb 2010
Expiry4 Feb 2011
Test number691436530078
Mileage33,615 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 21 Jan 2009
Test date21 Jan 2009
Expiry20 Jan 2010
Test number380931129039
Mileage29,140 mi
PASSED · 14 Aug 2007
Test date14 Aug 2007
Expiry13 Aug 2008
Test number334806527460
Mileage24,044 mi
PASSED · 31 Oct 2006
Test date31 Oct 2006
Expiry26 Nov 2007
Test number851284506377
Mileage18,933 mi