VOLKSWAGEN
POLO SE 85 · Black
Test date30 Jul 2025
Expiry29 Jul 2026
Test number271857984737
Mileage147,744 mi
MOTValid
MOT due29 Jul 2026
First reg1 Jan 2011
Mileage147,744 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Aug 2026
Vehicle age
15 years and 5 monthsFuel
PetrolWhat's it worth now?
See a free valuation for NG60 DPE.
MOT history
As of 7 September 2025.
Test date28 Jul 2025
Expiry—
Test number874702482217
Mileage147,744 mi
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Test date2 Jul 2024
Expiry1 Jul 2025
Test number145154267650
Mileage130,365 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play play in track rod and track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on lower wishbone split and torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle main bushes deterioated and torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly hand brake out of adjustment
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Test date1 Jul 2024
Expiry—
Test number797789196818
Mileage130,359 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play play in track rod and track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on lower wishbone split and torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle main bushes deterioated and torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly hand brake out of adjustment
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Test date30 Jun 2023
Expiry29 Jun 2024
Test number102254287124
Mileage111,129 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Test date22 Jun 2023
Expiry—
Test number352130900658
Mileage111,119 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Test date21 Jun 2022
Expiry20 Jun 2023
Test number898834100506
Mileage88,121 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop perished
AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop perished
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Test date26 Jan 2022
Expiry—
Test number541234525131
Mileage87,920 mi
MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
MajorFront Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear axle corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Test date26 Jan 2021
Expiry31 Jan 2022
Test number309809185377
Mileage81,740 mi
AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisoryadvise that the rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded but no exhaust gas leaks
Test date26 Jan 2021
Expiry—
Test number434715209186
Mileage81,739 mi
AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisoryadvise that the rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded but no exhaust gas leaks
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Test date27 Jan 2020
Expiry31 Jan 2021
Test number379751748054
Mileage71,608 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisoryexhaust heat shield insecure
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Test date27 Jan 2020
Expiry—
Test number399830896283
Mileage71,607 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisoryexhaust heat shield insecure
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Test date15 Jan 2019
Expiry31 Jan 2020
Test number856303934548
Mileage64,287 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Test date26 Jan 2018
Expiry31 Jan 2019
Test number729089675216
Mileage55,863 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Test date26 Jan 2018
Expiry—
Test number757719033370
Mileage55,861 mi
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Test date16 Jan 2017
Expiry31 Jan 2018
Test number392917686711
Mileage49,650 mi
Test date18 Jan 2016
Expiry31 Jan 2017
Test number777916719402
Mileage42,245 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Test date26 Jan 2015
Expiry31 Jan 2016
Test number146136625482
Mileage31,866 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dangerousnearside front and offside front tyres inner edges devoid of tread
Test date23 Jan 2014
Expiry31 Jan 2015
Test number737773824017
Mileage22,080 mi