VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Grey

MA05 ACV

MOTExpired

MOT due30 Jan 2026

First reg14 Mar 2005

Mileage138,763 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

21 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 2 October 2025.

PASSED · 14 Jan 2025

Test date14 Jan 2025

Expiry30 Jan 2026

Test number740987554663

Mileage138,763 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

FAILED · 14 Jan 2025

Test date14 Jan 2025

Expiry—

Test number984804307922

Mileage138,763 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

PASSED · 18 Jan 2024

Test date18 Jan 2024

Expiry30 Jan 2025

Test number568138031973

Mileage133,687 mi

MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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))

AdvisoryThe rear exhaust silencer outer casing is in a corroded condition

AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

FAILED · 17 Jan 2024

Test date17 Jan 2024

Expiry—

Test number318358212562

Mileage133,687 mi

MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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))

AdvisoryThe rear exhaust silencer outer casing is in a corroded condition

AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

PASSED · 31 Jan 2023

Test date31 Jan 2023

Expiry30 Jan 2024

Test number995209772897

Mileage129,123 mi

AdvisoryNearside 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))

AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryThe rear exhaust silencer outer casing is in a corroded condition

AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

FAILED · 17 Jan 2023

Test date17 Jan 2023

Expiry—

Test number548323368970

Mileage129,120 mi

MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

MajorPower steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside 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))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryThe rear exhaust silencer outer casing is in a corroded condition

AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

PASSED · 25 Jan 2022

Test date25 Jan 2022

Expiry25 Jan 2023

Test number984532801082

Mileage125,233 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

FAILED · 14 Jan 2022

Test date14 Jan 2022

Expiry—

Test number771400496994

Mileage125,229 mi

MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisorySlight exhaust blow at front pipe

PASSED · 20 Jan 2021

Test date20 Jan 2021

Expiry25 Jan 2022

Test number771996096363

Mileage123,300 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

AdvisoryThe rear exhaust silencer outer casing is in a corroded condition

AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

AdvisoryThe nearside and offside rear shockabsorber dust covers are detached

PASSED · 14 Jan 2020

Test date14 Jan 2020

Expiry25 Jan 2021

Test number498922505765

Mileage121,560 mi

AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryThe rear exhaust silencer is in a corroded condition

AdvisoryThe rear axle is in a corroded condition

PASSED · 15 Jan 2019

Test date15 Jan 2019

Expiry25 Jan 2020

Test number818802436947

Mileage116,403 mi

AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Inner steering arm rack joint slight play

Advisorycat section to centre exhaust section clamping sleeve badly corroded

PASSED · 10 Jan 2018

Test date10 Jan 2018

Expiry25 Jan 2019

Test number988380266332

Mileage112,967 mi

PASSED · 26 Jan 2017

Test date26 Jan 2017

Expiry25 Jan 2018

Test number609062102745

Mileage109,325 mi

AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Advisoryexhaust connector and rear silencer corroded

Advisorygeneral corrosion to suspension parts

AdvisoryRear nearside offside shock absorber bump stops perished and split

FAILED · 26 Jan 2017

Test date26 Jan 2017

Expiry—

Test number899064216098

Mileage109,325 mi

PrsNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

PrsNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Advisoryexhaust connector and rear silencer corroded

Advisorygeneral corrosion to suspension parts

AdvisoryRear nearside offside shock absorber bump stops perished and split

PASSED · 16 Feb 2016

Test date16 Feb 2016

Expiry14 Mar 2017

Test number727280494919

Mileage103,891 mi

AdvisoryExhaust system is in a corroded condition

FAILED · 15 Feb 2016

Test date15 Feb 2016

Expiry—

Test number217288663780

Mileage103,891 mi

FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

FailStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside inner edges (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryExhaust system is in a corroded condition

PASSED · 16 Feb 2015

Test date16 Feb 2015

Expiry14 Mar 2016

Test number126107045408

Mileage97,193 mi

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

User EnteredThe rear exhaust silencer is in a corroded condition

User EnteredThe rear shockabsorber bump stops are perished and detached

PASSED · 17 Feb 2014

Test date17 Feb 2014

Expiry14 Mar 2015

Test number996238644005

Mileage89,402 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

User EnteredThe rear exhaust silencer is becoming corroded

User EnteredBoth the rear shockabsorbers are perished and detached

PASSED · 20 Feb 2013

Test date20 Feb 2013

Expiry14 Mar 2014

Test number295881553068

Mileage85,650 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

User Enteredrear nearside offside shock absorber bump stops perished and split

FAILED · 19 Feb 2013

Test date19 Feb 2013

Expiry—

Test number758850553022

Mileage85,650 mi

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

FailNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

User Enteredfront nearside offside tyres wearing on outer edges

User Enteredrear nearside offside shock absorber bump stops perished and split

FAILED · 20 Feb 2012

Test date20 Feb 2012

Expiry—

Test number159101652082

Mileage80,821 mi

PrsFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

User Enteredrear exhaust silencer deteriorated

PASSED · 20 Feb 2012

Test date20 Feb 2012

Expiry14 Mar 2013

Test number797921452095

Mileage80,821 mi

AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

User Enteredrear exhaust silencer deteriorated

PASSED · 22 Feb 2011

Test date22 Feb 2011

Expiry14 Mar 2012

Test number228133551053

Mileage72,365 mi

AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

User Enteredrear nearside offside shock absorber bump stops perished and split

PASSED · 17 Feb 2010

Test date17 Feb 2010

Expiry14 Mar 2011

Test number323628340012

Mileage55,933 mi

PASSED · 17 Feb 2009

Test date17 Feb 2009

Expiry14 Mar 2010

Test number902008149085

Mileage46,418 mi

AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PASSED · 20 Feb 2008

Test date20 Feb 2008

Expiry14 Mar 2009

Test number811401858066

Mileage38,573 mi