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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO SE · Silver

MK53 VXM
VOLKSWAGEN MK53 VXM
MOTExpired
MOT due13 Mar 2026
First reg1 Sep 2003
Mileage137,688 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Sep 2026

Vehicle age

22 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 8 September 2025.

PASSED · 21 Feb 2025
Test date21 Feb 2025
Expiry13 Mar 2026
Test number458495051328
Mileage137,688 mi
FAILED · 20 Feb 2025
Test date20 Feb 2025
Expiry
Test number658702672209
Mileage137,666 mi
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 · 15 Feb 2024
Test date15 Feb 2024
Expiry13 Mar 2025
Test number622840427663
Mileage129,050 mi
PASSED · 14 Mar 2023
Test date14 Mar 2023
Expiry13 Mar 2024
Test number622917515330
Mileage121,412 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
PASSED · 26 Apr 2022
Test date26 Apr 2022
Expiry25 Apr 2023
Test number906970621064
Mileage107,186 mi
MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 22 Apr 2022
Test date22 Apr 2022
Expiry
Test number974511010198
Mileage107,186 mi
MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 May 2021
Test date28 May 2021
Expiry27 May 2022
Test number611608597216
Mileage105,839 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc backing plate(s) corroded (n/s o/s
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe union(s) corroded (n/s o/s
AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 26 May 2021
Test date26 May 2021
Expiry
Test number307293171076
Mileage105,834 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc backing plate(s) corroded (n/s o/s
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe union(s) corroded (n/s o/s
AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 14 Jun 2019
Test date14 Jun 2019
Expiry4 Jan 2021
Test number789141457064
Mileage104,984 mi
Advisoryboth rear tyres cracking to outer sidewalls
FAILED · 13 Jun 2019
Test date13 Jun 2019
Expiry
Test number608758036182
Mileage104,984 mi
MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryboth rear tyres cracking to outer sidewalls
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 5 Jul 2018
Test date5 Jul 2018
Expiry4 Jul 2019
Test number102282244003
Mileage103,558 mi
PASSED · 22 Jun 2017
Test date22 Jun 2017
Expiry21 Jun 2018
Test number165070587904
Mileage101,410 mi
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)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape
FAILED · 22 Jun 2017
Test date22 Jun 2017
Expiry
Test number393276143590
Mileage101,410 mi
FailNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
FailNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape
PASSED · 6 Apr 2016
Test date6 Apr 2016
Expiry28 Apr 2017
Test number100521250057
Mileage100,095 mi
PASSED · 2 Apr 2015
Test date2 Apr 2015
Expiry28 Apr 2016
Test number789492095069
Mileage93,376 mi
PASSED · 29 Apr 2014
Test date29 Apr 2014
Expiry28 Apr 2015
Test number708139114190
Mileage86,395 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
User Enterednearside raer seat belt is slow to retract
User Enterednearside door mirror cover is insecure
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASSED · 12 Oct 2012
Test date12 Oct 2012
Expiry27 Oct 2013
Test number307956782476
Mileage64,377 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 19 Oct 2011
Test date19 Oct 2011
Expiry
Test number566912091270
Mileage53,785 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
User EnteredNEARSIDE REAR INDECATOR BECOMING WHITE
User EnteredOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT
User EnteredEXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN DETERATING
PASSED · 19 Oct 2011
Test date19 Oct 2011
Expiry27 Oct 2012
Test number849952891234
Mileage53,785 mi
User EnteredNEARSIDE REAR INDECATOR BECOMING WHITE
User EnteredOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT
User EnteredEXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN DETERATING
PASSED · 26 Oct 2010
Test date26 Oct 2010
Expiry27 Oct 2011
Test number973749190292
Mileage45,070 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 28 Oct 2009
Test date28 Oct 2009
Expiry27 Oct 2010
Test number280891309387
Mileage38,257 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 30 Aug 2008
Test date30 Aug 2008
Expiry1 Sep 2009
Test number833693548283
Mileage27,527 mi
PASSED · 17 Aug 2007
Test date17 Aug 2007
Expiry1 Sep 2008
Test number964319927240
Mileage14,035 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED · 14 Aug 2006
Test date14 Aug 2006
Expiry1 Sep 2007
Test number300146326494
Mileage10,983 mi