VOLKSWAGEN
POLO · Black
Test date23 Oct 2025
Expiry22 Oct 2026
Test number374359189636
Mileage92,401 mi
MOTValid
MOT due22 Oct 2026
First reg14 May 2005
Mileage92,401 mi
Tax—
Tax due—
Vehicle age
21 years and 1 monthFuel
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MOT history
As of 23 October 2025.
Test date20 Sep 2025
Expiry—
Test number607126629122
Mileage91,366 mi
MajorFront Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
DangerousExhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Insecure (6.1.3 (e))
MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Test date17 Sep 2024
Expiry16 Sep 2025
Test number440789912088
Mileage84,374 mi
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Test date20 May 2023
Expiry19 May 2024
Test number868638074181
Mileage77,909 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front strut tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Test date17 May 2022
Expiry16 May 2023
Test number576112301916
Mileage71,279 mi
Test date17 Aug 2021
Expiry29 Aug 2022
Test number887858885539
Mileage68,825 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Test date17 Aug 2021
Expiry—
Test number825836272863
Mileage68,825 mi
MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Test date29 Aug 2020
Expiry29 Aug 2021
Test number578907117131
Mileage66,135 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Test date14 Aug 2019
Expiry29 Aug 2020
Test number699157557778
Mileage62,805 mi
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryknocking on front suspension
Test date14 Aug 2019
Expiry—
Test number816719093482
Mileage62,805 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Test date8 Aug 2018
Expiry29 Aug 2019
Test number221421783530
Mileage55,434 mi
MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Test date8 Aug 2018
Expiry—
Test number845458222851
Mileage55,434 mi
PrsWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Test date30 Aug 2017
Expiry29 Aug 2018
Test number295367740625
Mileage44,735 mi
Test date13 May 2016
Expiry14 May 2017
Test number581088817853
Mileage42,545 mi
Advisoryexhaust system deteriorating
Advisoryrear shock absorbers corroded
Advisorynoise on engine ?
Test date6 May 2016
Expiry—
Test number458433436150
Mileage42,488 mi
Advisoryexhaust system deteriorating
Advisoryrear shock absorbers corroded
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisorynoise on engine ?
Test date11 May 2015
Expiry14 May 2016
Test number727041135187
Mileage39,620 mi
Test date11 May 2015
Expiry—
Test number299561635194
Mileage39,620 mi
FailOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Test date8 May 2014
Expiry14 May 2015
Test number156778824112
Mileage37,374 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Test date29 Apr 2013
Expiry14 May 2014
Test number459579213188
Mileage34,206 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Test date29 Apr 2013
Expiry—
Test number367149313166
Mileage34,206 mi
FailNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Test date2 May 2012
Expiry14 May 2013
Test number668243022144
Mileage31,269 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Test date27 Apr 2011
Expiry14 May 2012
Test number569227811180
Mileage28,295 mi
User Enteredfront wishbone bushes spliting
Test date24 Apr 2010
Expiry14 May 2011
Test number874464810107
Mileage23,863 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Test date24 Apr 2010
Expiry—
Test number812024610116
Mileage23,863 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Test date29 Apr 2009
Expiry14 May 2010
Test number773359919171
Mileage18,602 mi
Test date9 May 2008
Expiry14 May 2009
Test number493890538184
Mileage13,743 mi