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)