VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Silver

PL05 FWV

MOTExpired

MOT due6 May 2026

First reg1 Jul 2005

Mileage159,900 mi

TaxTaxed

Tax due1 Aug 2026

Vehicle age

20 years and 11 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 13 August 2025.

PASSED · 7 May 2025

Test date7 May 2025

Expiry6 May 2026

Test number746127966901

Mileage159,900 mi

MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))

FAILED · 7 May 2025

Test date7 May 2025

Expiry—

Test number922706703811

Mileage159,900 mi

MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))

PrsOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

PASSED · 13 Jun 2024

Test date13 Jun 2024

Expiry12 Jun 2025

Test number141090307643

Mileage152,736 mi

MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

FAILED · 13 Jun 2024

Test date13 Jun 2024

Expiry—

Test number528258802503

Mileage152,735 mi

MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

PASSED · 12 Jul 2023

Test date12 Jul 2023

Expiry28 Jul 2024

Test number754905422022

Mileage145,905 mi

MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

AdvisoryEML light on

AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

FAILED · 19 Jun 2023

Test date19 Jun 2023

Expiry—

Test number375667910606

Mileage145,571 mi

MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryEML light on

MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

PASSED · 9 Jul 2022

Test date9 Jul 2022

Expiry28 Jul 2023

Test number362820979084

Mileage140,237 mi

AdvisoryRear exhaust shield adrift

FAILED · 9 Jul 2022

Test date9 Jul 2022

Expiry—

Test number363030031843

Mileage140,236 mi

MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryRear exhaust shield adrift

PASSED · 27 Jul 2021

Test date27 Jul 2021

Expiry28 Jul 2022

Test number352838416578

Mileage136,541 mi

AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

FAILED · 26 Jul 2021

Test date26 Jul 2021

Expiry—

Test number703338380669

Mileage136,521 mi

AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

PASSED · 29 Jul 2020

Test date29 Jul 2020

Expiry28 Jul 2021

Test number452803569550

Mileage130,204 mi

AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryNSF brake pad warning wire cut

FAILED · 16 Jul 2020

Test date16 Jul 2020

Expiry—

Test number345460419257

Mileage130,035 mi

MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and will not adjust up (4.1.2 (a))

MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

AdvisoryNSF brake pad warning wire cut

MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

PASSED · 22 Jul 2019

Test date22 Jul 2019

Expiry24 Jan 2021

Test number691620195483

Mileage123,286 mi

FAILED · 19 Jul 2019

Test date19 Jul 2019

Expiry—

Test number117375187925

Mileage123,249 mi

MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

PASSED · 23 Jul 2018

Test date23 Jul 2018

Expiry24 Jul 2019

Test number520357579294

Mileage116,321 mi

PASSED · 25 Jul 2017

Test date25 Jul 2017

Expiry24 Jul 2018

Test number840674777527

Mileage108,378 mi

PASSED · 7 Jun 2016

Test date7 Jun 2016

Expiry5 Jul 2017

Test number593900827328

Mileage101,009 mi

PASSED · 8 Jun 2015

Test date8 Jun 2015

Expiry5 Jul 2016

Test number295349755447

Mileage91,893 mi

PASSED · 10 Jun 2014

Test date10 Jun 2014

Expiry5 Jul 2015

Test number956501864105

Mileage83,144 mi

User Enteredoffside headlamp aim at min height no further adjustment available with manual adjustment

FAILED · 6 Jun 2014

Test date6 Jun 2014

Expiry—

Test number745627254198

Mileage83,142 mi

FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

FailOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PASSED · 6 Jun 2013

Test date6 Jun 2013

Expiry5 Jul 2014

Test number657877953119

Mileage75,147 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

PASSED · 7 Jun 2012

Test date7 Jun 2012

Expiry5 Jul 2013

Test number367619252153

Mileage68,092 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 15 Jun 2011

Test date15 Jun 2011

Expiry5 Jul 2012

Test number347226161141

Mileage63,862 mi

PASSED · 7 Jun 2010

Test date7 Jun 2010

Expiry5 Jul 2011

Test number172348950135

Mileage54,770 mi

PASSED · 6 Jun 2009

Test date6 Jun 2009

Expiry5 Jul 2010

Test number433907259192

Mileage43,633 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

FAILED · 6 Jun 2009

Test date6 Jun 2009

Expiry—

Test number603677059122

Mileage43,615 mi

FailExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 28 Jun 2008

Test date28 Jun 2008

Expiry5 Jul 2009

Test number190170888110

Mileage32,237 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

User EnteredNail in offside front tyre