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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Silver

PL04 AKG
MOTValid
MOT due13 Feb 2027
First reg20 May 2004
Mileage131,336 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 17 May 2026.

PASSED · 3 Feb 2026
Test date3 Feb 2026
Expiry13 Feb 2027
Test number248686203159
Mileage131,336 mi
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 3 Feb 2026
Test date3 Feb 2026
Expiry
Test number238165943485
Mileage131,336 mi
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 14 Feb 2025
Test date14 Feb 2025
Expiry13 Feb 2026
Test number320340158842
Mileage127,170 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED · 5 Feb 2025
Test date5 Feb 2025
Expiry
Test number935674725286
Mileage127,112 mi
MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + down to 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 7 Feb 2024
Test date7 Feb 2024
Expiry12 Feb 2025
Test number308947332081
Mileage122,680 mi
MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 31 Jan 2024
Test date31 Jan 2024
Expiry
Test number859039364254
Mileage122,661 mi
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorFront Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 13 Feb 2023
Test date13 Feb 2023
Expiry12 Feb 2024
Test number368303181751
Mileage118,510 mi
MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
FAILED · 27 Jan 2023
Test date27 Jan 2023
Expiry
Test number785682748863
Mileage118,497 mi
MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 2 Feb 2022
Test date2 Feb 2022
Expiry1 Feb 2023
Test number822571886205
Mileage114,238 mi
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in steering tie-bar (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 26 Jan 2022
Test date26 Jan 2022
Expiry
Test number260401462702
Mileage114,234 mi
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryWasher pipe split under bonnet making washers weaker than normal
MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in steering tie-bar (2.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 5 Aug 2020
Test date5 Aug 2020
Expiry6 Aug 2021
Test number267219628924
Mileage112,425 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryCoolant level low - bottle empty
AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie-bar (2.3 (a) (i))
FAILED · 31 Jul 2020
Test date31 Jul 2020
Expiry
Test number167715727432
Mileage112,416 mi
MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryCoolant level low - bottle empty
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie-bar (2.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 5 Aug 2019
Test date5 Aug 2019
Expiry6 Aug 2020
Test number797177852597
Mileage108,672 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Suspect offside front steering tie-bar (2.3 (a) (i))
FAILED · 5 Aug 2019
Test date5 Aug 2019
Expiry
Test number287556133981
Mileage108,672 mi
MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Suspect offside front steering tie-bar (2.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 6 Aug 2018
Test date6 Aug 2018
Expiry6 Aug 2019
Test number627357314068
Mileage105,209 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 7 Aug 2017
Test date7 Aug 2017
Expiry6 Aug 2018
Test number362089034629
Mileage101,546 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 7 Aug 2017
Test date7 Aug 2017
Expiry
Test number570499281184
Mileage101,546 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PrsOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
PASSED · 5 Aug 2016
Test date5 Aug 2016
Expiry6 Aug 2017
Test number304790881640
Mileage97,779 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Advisoryboth front tyres wearing on inner edges
PASSED · 5 Aug 2015
Test date5 Aug 2015
Expiry6 Aug 2016
Test number348857515442
Mileage88,463 mi
PASSED · 6 Aug 2014
Test date6 Aug 2014
Expiry6 Aug 2015
Test number376548514254
Mileage72,202 mi
PASSED · 7 Aug 2013
Test date7 Aug 2013
Expiry6 Aug 2014
Test number367999913211
Mileage55,347 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 2 Aug 2012
Test date2 Aug 2012
Expiry6 Aug 2013
Test number197925812239
Mileage46,953 mi
PASSED · 4 Aug 2011
Test date4 Aug 2011
Expiry6 Aug 2012
Test number175386711243
Mileage37,045 mi
FAILED · 4 Aug 2011
Test date4 Aug 2011
Expiry
Test number508616611246
Mileage37,045 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 6 Aug 2010
Test date6 Aug 2010
Expiry6 Aug 2011
Test number413938410267
Mileage31,992 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 6 Aug 2010
Test date6 Aug 2010
Expiry
Test number951698010258
Mileage31,992 mi
PrsOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 7 Aug 2009
Test date7 Aug 2009
Expiry6 Aug 2010
Test number774579319277
Mileage27,560 mi
PASSED · 23 Jul 2008
Test date23 Jul 2008
Expiry22 Jul 2009
Test number420315408245
Mileage22,634 mi
PASSED · 6 Jul 2007
Test date6 Jul 2007
Expiry5 Jul 2008
Test number310797587126
Mileage18,278 mi
FAILED · 6 Jul 2007
Test date6 Jul 2007
Expiry
Test number251817487432
Mileage18,278 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)