VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Black

PY57 HGC

MOTExpired

MOT due3 Jun 2026

First reg30 Jan 2008

Mileage146,576 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

18 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

What's it worth now?

See a free valuation for PY57 HGC.

Car valuation

MOT history

As of 20 September 2025.

PASSED · 4 Jun 2025

Test date4 Jun 2025

Expiry3 Jun 2026

Test number472492707257

Mileage146,576 mi

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

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

AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

FAILED · 31 Mar 2025

Test date31 Mar 2025

Expiry—

Test number723014481235

Mileage146,564 mi

DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

DangerousOffside Front Body panel likely to become detached wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

DangerousOffside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired sill marked in chalk (6.2.2 (c) (ii))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Advisoryunderside heavily corroded

MajorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut fractured top mount broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

FAILED · 21 Feb 2025

Test date21 Feb 2025

Expiry—

Test number436078798848

Mileage146,552 mi

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Front wing mirror insecure

MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

PASSED · 23 Oct 2023

Test date23 Oct 2023

Expiry22 Oct 2024

Test number563767857196

Mileage144,366 mi

MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Advisorysurface rust on underside

PASSED · 10 Jan 2023

Test date10 Jan 2023

Expiry2 Feb 2024

Test number757152521917

Mileage137,633 mi

AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

FAILED · 9 Jan 2023

Test date9 Jan 2023

Expiry—

Test number859050057483

Mileage137,630 mi

AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

PASSED · 14 Jan 2022

Test date14 Jan 2022

Expiry2 Feb 2023

Test number734892717835

Mileage129,161 mi

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

AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

FAILED · 14 Jan 2022

Test date14 Jan 2022

Expiry—

Test number104157379115

Mileage129,160 mi

MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

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

AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

PASSED · 5 Jan 2021

Test date5 Jan 2021

Expiry2 Feb 2022

Test number605846618451

Mileage119,513 mi

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

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

AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

FAILED · 5 Jan 2021

Test date5 Jan 2021

Expiry—

Test number202061512012

Mileage119,513 mi

MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

PASSED · 13 Jan 2020

Test date13 Jan 2020

Expiry2 Feb 2021

Test number867032462431

Mileage111,051 mi

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

FAILED · 13 Jan 2020

Test date13 Jan 2020

Expiry—

Test number637125419534

Mileage111,051 mi

MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak and middle (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

PASSED · 3 Jan 2019

Test date3 Jan 2019

Expiry2 Feb 2020

Test number736579252486

Mileage99,140 mi

FAILED · 3 Jan 2019

Test date3 Jan 2019

Expiry—

Test number397536628526

Mileage99,140 mi

MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

PASSED · 12 Jan 2018

Test date12 Jan 2018

Expiry2 Feb 2019

Test number916208744579

Mileage88,375 mi

AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Advisoryo/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Advisoryn/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

PASSED · 11 Jan 2017

Test date11 Jan 2017

Expiry2 Feb 2018

Test number329493259268

Mileage79,881 mi

AdvisoryEngine malfunction light on

PASSED · 3 Feb 2016

Test date3 Feb 2016

Expiry2 Feb 2017

Test number993181779794

Mileage70,903 mi

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)

AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FAILED · 27 Jan 2016

Test date27 Jan 2016

Expiry—

Test number276698265452

Mileage70,794 mi

FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

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 · 30 Jan 2015

Test date30 Jan 2015

Expiry30 Jan 2016

Test number895780335035

Mileage59,996 mi

AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

PASSED · 22 Jan 2014

Test date22 Jan 2014

Expiry30 Jan 2015

Test number306162924052

Mileage50,399 mi

FAILED · 22 Jan 2014

Test date22 Jan 2014

Expiry—

Test number768992824016

Mileage50,399 mi

FailBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

PASSED · 29 Jan 2013

Test date29 Jan 2013

Expiry30 Jan 2014

Test number738659123008

Mileage39,451 mi

FAILED · 29 Jan 2013

Test date29 Jan 2013

Expiry—

Test number119139423454

Mileage39,451 mi

FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FailBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

PASSED · 28 Jan 2012

Test date28 Jan 2012

Expiry30 Jan 2013

Test number347408622022

Mileage27,724 mi

PASSED · 29 Jan 2011

Test date29 Jan 2011

Expiry30 Jan 2012

Test number658889221076

Mileage15,766 mi