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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Blue

OE59 GWK
MOTExpired
MOT due1 May 2025
First reg29 Jan 2010
Mileage127,548 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

16 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 2 April 2026.

FAILED · 1 May 2025
Test date1 May 2025
Expiry
Test number487055355800
Mileage127,548 mi
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rusty and pitted not working on full area of inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rusty and pitted not working on full area of inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
PASSED · 2 May 2024
Test date2 May 2024
Expiry1 May 2025
Test number468708246968
Mileage116,999 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
FAILED · 30 Apr 2024
Test date30 Apr 2024
Expiry
Test number641299220096
Mileage116,989 mi
MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops in very poor condition
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 19 Jan 2023
Test date19 Jan 2023
Expiry
Test number363555329243
Mileage116,970 mi
MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 20 Dec 2021
Test date20 Dec 2021
Expiry19 Dec 2022
Test number893727446914
Mileage109,271 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 20 Dec 2021
Test date20 Dec 2021
Expiry
Test number440887297575
Mileage109,271 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 18 Dec 2020
Test date18 Dec 2020
Expiry19 Dec 2021
Test number941936333878
Mileage101,284 mi
AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops are in very poor condition
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 17 Dec 2020
Test date17 Dec 2020
Expiry
Test number560961442852
Mileage101,284 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops are in very poor condition
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside 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))
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
PASSED · 20 Dec 2019
Test date20 Dec 2019
Expiry19 Dec 2020
Test number695575922178
Mileage94,122 mi
AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear sides (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 20 Dec 2019
Test date20 Dec 2019
Expiry
Test number163398131607
Mileage94,122 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear sides (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 26 Nov 2018
Test date26 Nov 2018
Expiry27 Nov 2019
Test number513600913925
Mileage85,557 mi
PASSED · 23 Nov 2017
Test date23 Nov 2017
Expiry27 Nov 2018
Test number709983803263
Mileage76,898 mi
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 23 Nov 2017
Test date23 Nov 2017
Expiry
Test number138137367230
Mileage76,898 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PrsCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
PASSED · 28 Nov 2016
Test date28 Nov 2016
Expiry27 Nov 2017
Test number871095136637
Mileage72,590 mi
AdvisoryEngine oil leak.
PASSED · 28 Nov 2015
Test date28 Nov 2015
Expiry27 Nov 2016
Test number729027540370
Mileage68,332 mi
Advisoryn/s front tyre worn to 2mm
Advisoryo/s rear tyre worn to 3mm
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 27 Nov 2015
Test date27 Nov 2015
Expiry
Test number982771570149
Mileage68,332 mi
FailFront Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)
Advisoryn/s front tyre worn to 2mm
Advisoryo/s rear tyre worn to 3mm
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 15 Nov 2014
Test date15 Nov 2014
Expiry14 Nov 2015
Test number686009514362
Mileage63,309 mi
PASSED · 3 Jan 2014
Test date3 Jan 2014
Expiry29 Jan 2015
Test number146423204466
Mileage49,014 mi
FAILED · 3 Jan 2014
Test date3 Jan 2014
Expiry
Test number425663504001
Mileage49,014 mi
PrsOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PrsHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
PASSED · 17 Jan 2013
Test date17 Jan 2013
Expiry29 Jan 2014
Test number836427313025
Mileage35,007 mi
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)