MOT Car Check

VOLKSWAGEN

POLO SE AUTO · Blue

OW53 FNH
VOLKSWAGEN OW53 FNH
MOTValid
MOT due5 Nov 2026
First reg1 Jan 2004
Mileage121,525 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Jul 2026

Vehicle age

22 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

What's it worth now?

See a free valuation for OW53 FNH.

Car valuation

MOT history

As of 2 February 2026.

PASSED · 30 Oct 2025
Test date30 Oct 2025
Expiry5 Nov 2026
Test number273688869070
Mileage121,525 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 6 Nov 2024
Test date6 Nov 2024
Expiry5 Nov 2025
Test number715258169882
Mileage109,208 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear backbox deteriorated.
PASSED · 16 Apr 2024
Test date16 Apr 2024
Expiry15 Apr 2025
Test number179765373642
Mileage104,555 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Starting to Deteriorate
AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust Flexi Pipe Starting to Deteriorate
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryUnder floor covers and engine undertrays fitted preventing inspection of components
AdvisoryPower Steering Heavy
FAILED · 3 Apr 2024
Test date3 Apr 2024
Expiry
Test number525022220493
Mileage104,550 mi
MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Insecure in Lamp, Covers Missing Nearside & Offside (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding Evidence of Over Heating (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Starting to Deteriorate
AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust Flexi Pipe Starting to Deteriorate
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryUnder floor covers and engine undertrays fitted preventing inspection of components
AdvisoryPower Steering Heavy
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 5 Apr 2023
Test date5 Apr 2023
Expiry4 Apr 2024
Test number276829615310
Mileage97,491 mi
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
PASSED · 23 Jul 2022
Test date23 Jul 2022
Expiry27 Jul 2023
Test number689166186379
Mileage87,631 mi
AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged
AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 23 Jul 2022
Test date23 Jul 2022
Expiry
Test number477015462200
Mileage87,631 mi
AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged
PrsNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PrsOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
PASSED · 28 Jul 2021
Test date28 Jul 2021
Expiry27 Jul 2022
Test number130349983031
Mileage79,014 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 22 Jul 2021
Test date22 Jul 2021
Expiry
Test number167959722068
Mileage78,908 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 21 Jul 2020
Test date21 Jul 2020
Expiry20 Jul 2021
Test number249762389743
Mileage72,645 mi
FAILED · 21 Jul 2020
Test date21 Jul 2020
Expiry
Test number549202578615
Mileage72,645 mi
PrsEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED · 22 Mar 2019
Test date22 Mar 2019
Expiry15 Oct 2020
Test number364500304243
Mileage64,518 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisorybrake slitly spongy
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 22 Mar 2019
Test date22 Mar 2019
Expiry
Test number928759059024
Mileage64,518 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisorybrake slitly spongy
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PrsWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 11 Apr 2018
Test date11 Apr 2018
Expiry15 Apr 2019
Test number200162178140
Mileage58,751 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOil leak
FAILED · 11 Apr 2018
Test date11 Apr 2018
Expiry
Test number478912728594
Mileage58,751 mi
PrsRear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOil leak
PASSED · 13 Apr 2017
Test date13 Apr 2017
Expiry15 Apr 2018
Test number631561327282
Mileage52,032 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 15 Apr 2016
Test date15 Apr 2016
Expiry15 Apr 2017
Test number409113701295
Mileage51,693 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryRear pads low
FAILED · 15 Apr 2016
Test date15 Apr 2016
Expiry
Test number858902931959
Mileage51,693 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryRear pads low
PASSED · 16 Apr 2015
Test date16 Apr 2015
Expiry15 Apr 2016
Test number296686805107
Mileage50,472 mi
PASSED · 7 Jun 2014
Test date7 Jun 2014
Expiry6 Jun 2015
Test number238858554473
Mileage48,038 mi
FAILED · 7 Jun 2014
Test date7 Jun 2014
Expiry
Test number957018654104
Mileage48,038 mi
PrsNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAILED · 1 Jun 2013
Test date1 Jun 2013
Expiry
Test number557922253178
Mileage44,629 mi
PrsNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PrsOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 1 Jun 2013
Test date1 Jun 2013
Expiry1 Jun 2014
Test number366672353106
Mileage44,629 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 2 Jun 2012
Test date2 Jun 2012
Expiry1 Jun 2013
Test number358244152163
Mileage41,208 mi
FAILED · 2 Jun 2012
Test date2 Jun 2012
Expiry
Test number146194752193
Mileage41,208 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
PASSED · 31 May 2011
Test date31 May 2011
Expiry30 May 2012
Test number906711051176
Mileage37,532 mi
PASSED · 14 May 2010
Test date14 May 2010
Expiry14 May 2011
Test number270304230100
Mileage32,465 mi
FAILED · 14 May 2010
Test date14 May 2010
Expiry
Test number380374430121
Mileage32,465 mi
PrsFront position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
PrsNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PrsOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 15 May 2009
Test date15 May 2009
Expiry14 May 2010
Test number243615439474
Mileage27,916 mi
PASSED · 29 Apr 2008
Test date29 Apr 2008
Expiry10 May 2009
Test number730300928116
Mileage24,682 mi
PASSED · 11 May 2007
Test date11 May 2007
Expiry10 May 2008
Test number710391137185
Mileage21,976 mi
PASSED · 18 Dec 2006
Test date18 Dec 2006
Expiry15 Jan 2008
Test number703292156346
Mileage6,807 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)