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POLO · Silver

NG56 KZJ
MOTValid
MOT due9 Nov 2026
First reg1 Dec 2006
Mileage153,493 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

19 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 18 March 2026.

PASSED · 10 Nov 2025
Test date10 Nov 2025
Expiry9 Nov 2026
Test number610996590353
Mileage153,493 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm heavily corroded, strong advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm heavily corroded, strong advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED · 30 Oct 2025
Test date30 Oct 2025
Expiry
Test number626368535790
Mileage153,478 mi
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside wheel arch and sill badly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm heavily corroded, strong advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm heavily corroded, strong advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 28 Mar 2024
Test date28 Mar 2024
Expiry4 Apr 2025
Test number748917128609
Mileage145,669 mi
AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryrear axle heavily corroded
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED · 5 Apr 2023
Test date5 Apr 2023
Expiry4 Apr 2024
Test number754618374603
Mileage141,687 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 4 Apr 2023
Test date4 Apr 2023
Expiry
Test number970835230988
Mileage141,687 mi
MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 16 May 2022
Test date16 May 2022
Expiry17 May 2023
Test number841455871258
Mileage134,575 mi
MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 18 May 2021
Test date18 May 2021
Expiry17 May 2022
Test number572646582883
Mileage131,907 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area - full exhaust deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 14 May 2019
Test date14 May 2019
Expiry13 Nov 2020
Test number142739187945
Mileage129,493 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
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))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 7 May 2019
Test date7 May 2019
Expiry
Test number821811075618
Mileage129,217 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
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))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED · 29 Mar 2018
Test date29 Mar 2018
Expiry1 Apr 2019
Test number610956994793
Mileage117,030 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All steel (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryEngine oil low
FAILED · 29 Mar 2018
Test date29 Mar 2018
Expiry
Test number350257858966
Mileage117,030 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All steel (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryEngine oil low
PASSED · 28 Mar 2017
Test date28 Mar 2017
Expiry1 Apr 2018
Test number129551349135
Mileage107,462 mi
Advisoryunder trays
PASSED · 19 Mar 2016
Test date19 Mar 2016
Expiry1 Apr 2017
Test number357248974436
Mileage99,569 mi
AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Advisoryundertrays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.
PASSED · 1 Apr 2015
Test date1 Apr 2015
Expiry1 Apr 2016
Test number438321195031
Mileage97,312 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FAILED · 30 Mar 2015
Test date30 Mar 2015
Expiry
Test number187029985018
Mileage97,312 mi
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enteredrear heatshield loose.
PASSED · 18 Mar 2014
Test date18 Mar 2014
Expiry1 Apr 2015
Test number106307974083
Mileage94,968 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredcentre exhaust clamp heavily corroded.
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 2 Apr 2013
Test date2 Apr 2013
Expiry1 Apr 2014
Test number387012893061
Mileage89,250 mi
PASSED · 3 May 2012
Test date3 May 2012
Expiry2 May 2013
Test number895154122148
Mileage82,632 mi
FAILED · 3 May 2012
Test date3 May 2012
Expiry
Test number657684022196
Mileage82,619 mi
FailNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAILED · 27 Apr 2012
Test date27 Apr 2012
Expiry
Test number288018212145
Mileage82,544 mi
FailNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 3 May 2011
Test date3 May 2011
Expiry2 May 2012
Test number788083921118
Mileage71,716 mi
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FAILED · 28 Apr 2011
Test date28 Apr 2011
Expiry
Test number797848911161
Mileage71,650 mi
FailOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED · 30 Apr 2010
Test date30 Apr 2010
Expiry29 Apr 2011
Test number371430320104
Mileage60,955 mi
AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
PASSED · 14 Nov 2009
Test date14 Nov 2009
Expiry1 Dec 2010
Test number700848719381
Mileage54,808 mi