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POLO · Silver

RO57 SMV
MOTValid
MOT due16 Jan 2027
First reg12 Sep 2007
Mileage97,835 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

18 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 31 May 2026.

PASSED · 8 Jan 2026
Test date8 Jan 2026
Expiry16 Jan 2027
Test number618909280573
Mileage97,835 mi
FAILED · 5 Jan 2026
Test date5 Jan 2026
Expiry
Test number413562504196
Mileage97,821 mi
MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 17 Jan 2025
Test date17 Jan 2025
Expiry16 Jan 2026
Test number382555431745
Mileage93,090 mi
FAILED · 10 Jan 2025
Test date10 Jan 2025
Expiry
Test number866394376978
Mileage93,090 mi
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED · 9 Mar 2024
Test date9 Mar 2024
Expiry8 Mar 2025
Test number454724142276
Mileage87,658 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 5 Mar 2024
Test date5 Mar 2024
Expiry
Test number723705846372
Mileage87,658 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Ran out of fluid during test due to leak in washer pipe. (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive movement in inner rack.
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 9 Mar 2023
Test date9 Mar 2023
Expiry8 Mar 2024
Test number454354731835
Mileage77,888 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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 9 Mar 2023
Test date9 Mar 2023
Expiry
Test number334715924956
Mileage77,888 mi
PrsEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 9 Mar 2022
Test date9 Mar 2022
Expiry8 Mar 2023
Test number813993736061
Mileage75,633 mi
FAILED · 3 Mar 2022
Test date3 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number292268950432
Mileage75,633 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 22 Feb 2021
Test date22 Feb 2021
Expiry23 Feb 2022
Test number817183868035
Mileage72,831 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
PASSED · 24 Feb 2020
Test date24 Feb 2020
Expiry23 Feb 2021
Test number400750979656
Mileage68,697 mi
Advisoryengine/under covers
PASSED · 23 Oct 2019
Test date23 Oct 2019
Expiry29 Oct 2020
Test number966509905090
Mileage68,574 mi
FAILED · 21 Oct 2019
Test date21 Oct 2019
Expiry
Test number333191175461
Mileage68,574 mi
MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
PASSED · 30 Oct 2018
Test date30 Oct 2018
Expiry29 Oct 2019
Test number771292701781
Mileage68,311 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished
AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of some component
FAILED · 18 Oct 2018
Test date18 Oct 2018
Expiry
Test number503284745990
Mileage68,310 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished
AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of some component
PASSED · 4 Oct 2017
Test date4 Oct 2017
Expiry11 Oct 2018
Test number515283117212
Mileage67,119 mi
PASSED · 30 Sep 2016
Test date30 Sep 2016
Expiry11 Oct 2017
Test number713756700354
Mileage63,692 mi
AdvisoryE.c.u. light on
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
PASSED · 12 Oct 2015
Test date12 Oct 2015
Expiry11 Oct 2016
Test number356895675523
Mileage59,275 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
FAILED · 6 Oct 2015
Test date6 Oct 2015
Expiry
Test number398886139153
Mileage59,275 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
PASSED · 8 Oct 2014
Test date8 Oct 2014
Expiry7 Oct 2015
Test number285381484241
Mileage54,590 mi
PASSED · 7 Oct 2013
Test date7 Oct 2013
Expiry6 Oct 2014
Test number829300783273
Mileage48,652 mi
PASSED · 3 Oct 2012
Test date3 Oct 2012
Expiry2 Oct 2013
Test number945197572287
Mileage41,827 mi
PASSED · 22 Sep 2011
Test date22 Sep 2011
Expiry21 Sep 2012
Test number149625261253
Mileage33,594 mi
PASSED · 10 Sep 2010
Test date10 Sep 2010
Expiry12 Sep 2011
Test number500503650291
Mileage25,690 mi
FAILED · 10 Sep 2010
Test date10 Sep 2010
Expiry
Test number494973650207
Mileage25,690 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)