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POLO · Silver

RV08 MHX
MOTValid
MOT due29 Jul 2026
First reg1 Mar 2008
Mileage98,704 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

18 years and 4 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 11 November 2025.

PASSED · 18 Jul 2025
Test date18 Jul 2025
Expiry29 Jul 2026
Test number233608585156
Mileage98,704 mi
MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Advisoryparking brake has little reserve travel
FAILED · 11 Jul 2025
Test date11 Jul 2025
Expiry—
Test number281531972318
Mileage98,653 mi
MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Advisoryparking brake has little reserve travel
PASSED · 10 Jul 2024
Test date10 Jul 2024
Expiry29 Jul 2025
Test number191325545359
Mileage92,746 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear axle corroded
AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryparking brake has little reserve travel
FAILED · 10 Jul 2024
Test date10 Jul 2024
Expiry—
Test number591980619558
Mileage92,746 mi
MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear axle corroded
AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryparking brake has little reserve travel
PASSED · 26 Jul 2023
Test date26 Jul 2023
Expiry29 Jul 2024
Test number573251907883
Mileage88,122 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 28 Jul 2022
Test date28 Jul 2022
Expiry29 Jul 2023
Test number110108718892
Mileage83,279 mi
FAILED · 28 Jul 2022
Test date28 Jul 2022
Expiry—
Test number369260387815
Mileage83,279 mi
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 30 Jul 2021
Test date30 Jul 2021
Expiry29 Jul 2022
Test number105061915394
Mileage78,468 mi
PASSED · 1 Feb 2021
Test date1 Feb 2021
Expiry31 Jan 2022
Test number290536427255
Mileage73,042 mi
FAILED · 1 Feb 2021
Test date1 Feb 2021
Expiry—
Test number323592786007
Mileage73,042 mi
PrsNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED · 6 Jan 2020
Test date6 Jan 2020
Expiry5 Jan 2021
Test number647699100013
Mileage63,440 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 6 Jan 2020
Test date6 Jan 2020
Expiry—
Test number439285321755
Mileage63,440 mi
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 19 Dec 2018
Test date19 Dec 2018
Expiry1 Jan 2020
Test number147190196389
Mileage55,457 mi
FAILED · 19 Dec 2018
Test date19 Dec 2018
Expiry—
Test number731756977855
Mileage55,455 mi
MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
PASSED · 18 Dec 2017
Test date18 Dec 2017
Expiry1 Jan 2019
Test number386508858515
Mileage52,017 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 18 Dec 2017
Test date18 Dec 2017
Expiry—
Test number428251182889
Mileage52,017 mi
PrsOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 16 Dec 2016
Test date16 Dec 2016
Expiry1 Jan 2018
Test number559563502653
Mileage48,648 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 16 Dec 2016
Test date16 Dec 2016
Expiry—
Test number530480087920
Mileage48,646 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 18 Dec 2015
Test date18 Dec 2015
Expiry1 Jan 2017
Test number799739734147
Mileage44,981 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
FAILED · 18 Dec 2015
Test date18 Dec 2015
Expiry—
Test number117971444408
Mileage44,981 mi
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero type (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero type (8.2.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
PASSED · 19 Dec 2014
Test date19 Dec 2014
Expiry1 Jan 2016
Test number769303254304
Mileage41,137 mi
User Enteredos wiper poor
FAILED · 19 Dec 2014
Test date19 Dec 2014
Expiry—
Test number856273654381
Mileage41,137 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
User Enteredos wiper poor
PASSED · 23 Dec 2013
Test date23 Dec 2013
Expiry1 Jan 2015
Test number245177153331
Mileage37,859 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredos headlamp aim set to lower limit
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASSED · 2 Jan 2013
Test date2 Jan 2013
Expiry1 Jan 2014
Test number795222703076
Mileage33,215 mi
PASSED · 12 Apr 2012
Test date12 Apr 2012
Expiry11 Apr 2013
Test number229533002406
Mileage31,923 mi
User Enteredrear tyres starting to perrish
PASSED · 21 Mar 2011
Test date21 Mar 2011
Expiry20 Mar 2012
Test number279060481021
Mileage29,062 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAILED · 21 Mar 2011
Test date21 Mar 2011
Expiry—
Test number335740081043
Mileage29,062 mi
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt