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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO MATCH 60 · Black

PE61 BLN
VOLKSWAGEN PE61 BLN
MOTValid
MOT due30 Oct 2026
First reg1 Sep 2011
Mileage132,141 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Feb 2027

Vehicle age

14 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 23 February 2026.

PASSED · 31 Oct 2025
Test date31 Oct 2025
Expiry30 Oct 2026
Test number417630889426
Mileage132,141 mi
AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside/nearside
MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outside/nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAILED · 8 Sep 2025
Test date8 Sep 2025
Expiry
Test number950320521975
Mileage132,082 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight unit damaged (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryTPMS illuminated on dashboard
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 22 Aug 2024
Test date22 Aug 2024
Expiry21 Aug 2025
Test number185541590592
Mileage131,213 mi
AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE HAS RESERVE TRAVEL
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 4 Aug 2023
Test date4 Aug 2023
Expiry3 Aug 2024
Test number767344939336
Mileage121,156 mi
AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 4 Aug 2022
Test date4 Aug 2022
Expiry3 Aug 2023
Test number549272408456
Mileage114,829 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.
AdvisorySlight play in both front inner rack joints.
PASSED · 19 Oct 2021
Test date19 Oct 2021
Expiry30 Oct 2022
Test number292033829673
Mileage111,649 mi
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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 18 Oct 2021
Test date18 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number966241417967
Mileage111,647 mi
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to check wheel bearing due to being excessive binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 21 Oct 2020
Test date21 Oct 2020
Expiry30 Oct 2021
Test number277595246500
Mileage106,515 mi
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 23 Oct 2019
Test date23 Oct 2019
Expiry30 Oct 2020
Test number598937578382
Mileage100,740 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside 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))
PASSED · 31 Oct 2018
Test date31 Oct 2018
Expiry30 Oct 2019
Test number138208251521
Mileage94,157 mi
AdvisoryBrake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 5 Oct 2017
Test date5 Oct 2017
Expiry28 Oct 2018
Test number510146619519
Mileage85,764 mi
FAILED · 4 Oct 2017
Test date4 Oct 2017
Expiry
Test number687818288563
Mileage85,762 mi
FailNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 26 Oct 2016
Test date26 Oct 2016
Expiry28 Oct 2017
Test number491729896812
Mileage69,660 mi
FAILED · 26 Oct 2016
Test date26 Oct 2016
Expiry
Test number168440007761
Mileage69,660 mi
FailRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 1 Oct 2015
Test date1 Oct 2015
Expiry28 Oct 2016
Test number991417427978
Mileage55,356 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED · 1 Oct 2015
Test date1 Oct 2015
Expiry
Test number477453407292
Mileage55,356 mi
PrsNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PrsOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 29 Oct 2014
Test date29 Oct 2014
Expiry28 Oct 2015
Test number565792904317
Mileage44,320 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
FAILED · 29 Oct 2014
Test date29 Oct 2014
Expiry
Test number788732404388
Mileage44,320 mi
PrsNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PrsOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PrsTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)