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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO MATCH 60 · Blue

M8TN H
VOLKSWAGEN M8TN H
MOTValid
MOT due14 Aug 2026
First reg1 Apr 2008
Mileage121,299 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Nov 2026

Vehicle age

18 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 19 February 2026.

PASSED · 15 Aug 2025
Test date15 Aug 2025
Expiry14 Aug 2026
Test number884956461986
Mileage121,299 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Sep 2024
Test date13 Sep 2024
Expiry24 Sep 2025
Test number472819471498
Mileage115,953 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lever also low reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisorysills coated in underseal
FAILED · 6 Sep 2024
Test date6 Sep 2024
Expiry
Test number344202669899
Mileage115,948 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lever also low reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 21 Aug 2024
Test date21 Aug 2024
Expiry
Test number370407642159
Mileage115,928 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))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center clamp (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 25 Sep 2023
Test date25 Sep 2023
Expiry24 Sep 2024
Test number770151310386
Mileage115,218 mi
AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill rusted in two places (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED · 17 Sep 2022
Test date17 Sep 2022
Expiry16 Sep 2023
Test number660398315148
Mileage114,409 mi
PASSED · 16 Sep 2021
Test date16 Sep 2021
Expiry15 Sep 2022
Test number557894729413
Mileage112,513 mi
MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 23 Jan 2020
Test date23 Jan 2020
Expiry30 Jan 2021
Test number869682820531
Mileage105,430 mi
FAILED · 17 Jan 2020
Test date17 Jan 2020
Expiry
Test number210334056080
Mileage105,430 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
PASSED · 31 Jan 2019
Test date31 Jan 2019
Expiry30 Jan 2020
Test number682137569298
Mileage99,981 mi
FAILED · 30 Jan 2019
Test date30 Jan 2019
Expiry
Test number653727823250
Mileage99,981 mi
MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings STEERING ARM (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 11 Sep 2017
Test date11 Sep 2017
Expiry24 Sep 2018
Test number666906498471
Mileage88,886 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 16 Sep 2016
Test date16 Sep 2016
Expiry24 Sep 2017
Test number835806939638
Mileage81,046 mi
FAILED · 16 Sep 2016
Test date16 Sep 2016
Expiry
Test number986972088306
Mileage81,045 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 24 Sep 2015
Test date24 Sep 2015
Expiry24 Sep 2016
Test number761197406557
Mileage72,245 mi
Advisoryslight play in inner steering rack joints
FAILED · 24 Sep 2015
Test date24 Sep 2015
Expiry
Test number825322619583
Mileage72,245 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisoryslight play in inner steering rack joints
Advisorytyre pressure low nearside front
PASSED · 25 Sep 2014
Test date25 Sep 2014
Expiry24 Sep 2015
Test number215088064200
Mileage68,933 mi
FAILED · 25 Sep 2014
Test date25 Sep 2014
Expiry
Test number255128164224
Mileage68,931 mi
FailNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 26 Jul 2013
Test date26 Jul 2013
Expiry25 Jul 2014
Test number108467503213
Mileage66,584 mi
FAILED · 24 Jul 2013
Test date24 Jul 2013
Expiry
Test number996545903240
Mileage66,583 mi
FailFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 21 Mar 2013
Test date21 Mar 2013
Expiry7 Apr 2014
Test number125710983097
Mileage63,256 mi
FAILED · 21 Mar 2013
Test date21 Mar 2013
Expiry
Test number105750383402
Mileage63,256 mi
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 21 Mar 2012
Test date21 Mar 2012
Expiry7 Apr 2013
Test number175871182075
Mileage55,357 mi
FAILED · 21 Mar 2012
Test date21 Mar 2012
Expiry
Test number796531382046
Mileage55,357 mi
FailOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
PASSED · 21 Mar 2011
Test date21 Mar 2011
Expiry7 Apr 2012
Test number986420881024
Mileage48,386 mi
FAILED · 21 Mar 2011
Test date21 Mar 2011
Expiry
Test number669680181065
Mileage48,386 mi
PrsOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)