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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Red

S331 SKM
MOTValid
MOT due19 Jan 2027
First reg31 Oct 1998
Mileage137,866 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

27 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 23 June 2026.

PASSED · 20 Jan 2026
Test date20 Jan 2026
Expiry19 Jan 2027
Test number306714891315
Mileage137,866 mi
MinorRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Both. (4.2.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spare wheel well. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
FAILED · 19 Jan 2026
Test date19 Jan 2026
Expiry—
Test number304726783158
Mileage137,866 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MinorRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Both. (4.2.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spare wheel well. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
PASSED · 19 Jan 2025
Test date19 Jan 2025
Expiry18 Jan 2026
Test number184647246141
Mileage135,337 mi
AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED · 16 Sep 2023
Test date16 Sep 2023
Expiry15 Sep 2024
Test number237355124604
Mileage123,532 mi
Advisoryspare wheel floor corroded
AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 12 Aug 2022
Test date12 Aug 2022
Expiry2 Sep 2023
Test number436020305614
Mileage119,666 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 26 Aug 2021
Test date26 Aug 2021
Expiry2 Sep 2022
Test number203813171756
Mileage113,743 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 26 Aug 2021
Test date26 Aug 2021
Expiry—
Test number732531340374
Mileage113,743 mi
PrsOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 3 Sep 2020
Test date3 Sep 2020
Expiry2 Sep 2021
Test number817361915580
Mileage107,808 mi
FAILED · 26 Aug 2020
Test date26 Aug 2020
Expiry—
Test number846453540687
Mileage107,800 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 14 Jul 2017
Test date14 Jul 2017
Expiry13 Jul 2018
Test number238329160983
Mileage106,930 mi
FAILED · 30 Jun 2017
Test date30 Jun 2017
Expiry—
Test number867932945038
Mileage106,921 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.51% (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.06 (7.3.D.3)
PASSED · 11 May 2016
Test date11 May 2016
Expiry20 May 2017
Test number417501729691
Mileage99,811 mi
FAILED · 10 May 2016
Test date10 May 2016
Expiry—
Test number655114193133
Mileage99,811 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 19 May 2015
Test date19 May 2015
Expiry20 May 2016
Test number808069535178
Mileage91,450 mi
AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Advisoryregistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisorybrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisorycoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
User Enteredboth front wiper blades split
FAILED · 19 May 2015
Test date19 May 2015
Expiry—
Test number598489235106
Mileage91,450 mi
FailCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Advisoryregistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisorybrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisorycoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
User Enteredboth front wiper blades split
PASSED · 21 May 2014
Test date21 May 2014
Expiry20 May 2015
Test number688641744143
Mileage82,453 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User EnteredExhaust Clamp Corroded.
User EnteredO/S/R Tyre Perished
FAILED · 20 May 2014
Test date20 May 2014
Expiry—
Test number809680644164
Mileage82,453 mi
FailFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Failrear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User EnteredExhaust Clamp Corroded.
User EnteredO/S/R Tyre Perished
PASSED · 16 May 2013
Test date16 May 2013
Expiry15 May 2014
Test number257996633475
Mileage72,278 mi
PASSED · 15 May 2012
Test date15 May 2012
Expiry14 May 2013
Test number367856532148
Mileage65,855 mi
User Enteredoffside front tyre worn low on inner edge
User Enteredrear pipe and silencer corroded
PASSED · 10 May 2011
Test date10 May 2011
Expiry13 May 2012
Test number135720731144
Mileage59,144 mi
PASSED · 21 Apr 2010
Test date21 Apr 2010
Expiry13 May 2011
Test number892991210197
Mileage52,082 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredn/s wiper poor
FAILED · 21 Apr 2010
Test date21 Apr 2010
Expiry—
Test number794751010192
Mileage52,082 mi
FailNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredn/s wiper poor
FAILED · 6 May 2009
Test date6 May 2009
Expiry—
Test number910356329101
Mileage45,977 mi
PrsOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PrsExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User Enterednoise from cambelt/waterpump area
PASSED · 6 May 2009
Test date6 May 2009
Expiry13 May 2010
Test number144256129165
Mileage45,977 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User Enterednoise from cambelt/waterpump area
PASSED · 14 May 2008
Test date14 May 2008
Expiry13 May 2009
Test number280425638145
Mileage39,851 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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredfront tyres very worn on inner edges
User Enteredn/s/r tyre starting to lose shape
PASSED · 1 May 2007
Test date1 May 2007
Expiry5 May 2008
Test number702431627169
Mileage33,948 mi
FAILED · 1 May 2007
Test date1 May 2007
Expiry—
Test number121411027122
Mileage33,948 mi
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
User Enteredchild seats fitted to o/s/r & n/s/r,unable to fully inspect seat belts
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 4 May 2006
Test date4 May 2006
Expiry5 May 2007
Test number464934326119
Mileage27,904 mi