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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Grey

PF59 EKU
MOTExpired
MOT due9 Jan 2026
First reg4 Jan 2010
Mileage119,526 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

16 years and 5 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 6 January 2026.

PASSED · 10 Jan 2025
Test date10 Jan 2025
Expiry9 Jan 2026
Test number339661252694
Mileage119,526 mi
FAILED · 8 Jan 2025
Test date8 Jan 2025
Expiry
Test number151403617628
Mileage119,524 mi
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
PASSED · 12 Feb 2024
Test date12 Feb 2024
Expiry11 Feb 2025
Test number399806024456
Mileage117,224 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 12 Feb 2024
Test date12 Feb 2024
Expiry
Test number308587033043
Mileage117,224 mi
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 22 Dec 2022
Test date22 Dec 2022
Expiry5 Jan 2024
Test number889225632195
Mileage110,165 mi
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 19 Dec 2022
Test date19 Dec 2022
Expiry
Test number822948222388
Mileage110,163 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 22 Dec 2021
Test date22 Dec 2021
Expiry5 Jan 2023
Test number291232191378
Mileage107,444 mi
Advisoryplastic covers restricting view of some components
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both advise replacements (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 7 Dec 2020
Test date7 Dec 2020
Expiry5 Jan 2022
Test number504062200816
Mileage102,404 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 6 Jan 2020
Test date6 Jan 2020
Expiry5 Jan 2021
Test number895014421842
Mileage99,921 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy and front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 2 Jan 2020
Test date2 Jan 2020
Expiry
Test number743895217424
Mileage99,920 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy and front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 12 Feb 2019
Test date12 Feb 2019
Expiry11 Feb 2020
Test number243889834315
Mileage88,103 mi
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 11 Feb 2019
Test date11 Feb 2019
Expiry
Test number509571707221
Mileage88,103 mi
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 7 Feb 2018
Test date7 Feb 2018
Expiry9 Feb 2019
Test number617334396787
Mileage77,684 mi
AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking around tread pattern.
AdvisorySlight play in OS steering drumstick, inside rack gaiter.
AdvisoryDiesel emissions test passed, too clean to register on test equipment.
FAILED · 7 Feb 2018
Test date7 Feb 2018
Expiry
Test number877668233992
Mileage77,684 mi
AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking around tread pattern.
AdvisorySlight play in OS steering drumstick, inside rack gaiter.
PrsNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryDiesel emissions test passed, too clean to register on test equipment.
PASSED · 10 Feb 2017
Test date10 Feb 2017
Expiry9 Feb 2018
Test number535284610806
Mileage67,422 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 7 Feb 2017
Test date7 Feb 2017
Expiry
Test number215359647031
Mileage67,422 mi
FailCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 4 Jan 2016
Test date4 Jan 2016
Expiry4 Jan 2017
Test number321974456766
Mileage60,526 mi
FAILED · 4 Jan 2016
Test date4 Jan 2016
Expiry
Test number989255221872
Mileage60,526 mi
PrsOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
PASSED · 23 Dec 2014
Test date23 Dec 2014
Expiry4 Jan 2016
Test number676457254361
Mileage49,695 mi
AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
User EnteredNearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated
PASSED · 3 Jan 2014
Test date3 Jan 2014
Expiry4 Jan 2015
Test number407503504002
Mileage38,962 mi
PASSED · 4 Jan 2013
Test date4 Jan 2013
Expiry4 Jan 2014
Test number806514103062
Mileage28,492 mi