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POLO E 55 · Silver

SA55 BYZ

MOTExpired

MOT due7 Jul 2025

First reg1 Sep 2005

Mileage109,048 mi

TaxSORN

Tax due—

Vehicle age

20 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 30 June 2026.

FAILED · 5 Jun 2025

Test date5 Jun 2025

Expiry—

Test number242807012220

Mileage109,048 mi

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

AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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))

MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))

MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

AdvisoryOffside Front brake backing plate missing

PASSED · 8 Jul 2024

Test date8 Jul 2024

Expiry7 Jul 2025

Test number707871524566

Mileage106,075 mi

Advisoryhand brake getting near end of its travel

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

AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

FAILED · 2 Jul 2024

Test date2 Jul 2024

Expiry—

Test number960414977069

Mileage106,075 mi

MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Advisoryhand brake getting near end of its travel

MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

PASSED · 4 Jul 2023

Test date4 Jul 2023

Expiry5 Jul 2024

Test number543123516907

Mileage103,539 mi

MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

PASSED · 24 Jun 2022

Test date24 Jun 2022

Expiry5 Jul 2023

Test number411014758092

Mileage98,448 mi

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

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

FAILED · 24 Jun 2022

Test date24 Jun 2022

Expiry—

Test number308389700420

Mileage98,448 mi

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

MajorCentral 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))

MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

PASSED · 6 Jul 2021

Test date6 Jul 2021

Expiry5 Jul 2022

Test number844859668143

Mileage96,064 mi

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Advisoryexhaust system rusty

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))

FAILED · 29 Jun 2021

Test date29 Jun 2021

Expiry—

Test number905562019847

Mileage96,058 mi

MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

MajorBraking system leaking servo hose lealing (1.1.3 (d))

Advisoryexhaust system rusty

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

PASSED · 4 Sep 2020

Test date4 Sep 2020

Expiry3 Sep 2021

Test number190483215979

Mileage93,682 mi

PASSED · 4 Sep 2020

Test date4 Sep 2020

Expiry3 Sep 2021

Test number230626666272

Mileage93,682 mi

PASSED · 16 Apr 2019

Test date16 Apr 2019

Expiry25 Oct 2020

Test number281946433347

Mileage87,602 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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))

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

AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded outer skin

PASSED · 26 Apr 2018

Test date26 Apr 2018

Expiry25 Apr 2019

Test number555896938561

Mileage83,248 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 Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

FAILED · 25 Apr 2018

Test date25 Apr 2018

Expiry—

Test number456861089072

Mileage83,248 mi

FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

PASSED · 25 Apr 2017

Test date25 Apr 2017

Expiry24 Apr 2018

Test number856832761284

Mileage81,138 mi

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve loose and rattling (7.1.2)

Advisoryexhaust silencer box rusty

Advisoryengine light on dash

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front link arms (2.4.G.2)

FAILED · 12 Apr 2017

Test date12 Apr 2017

Expiry—

Test number965517428706

Mileage81,052 mi

FailOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

FailNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

FailOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve loose and rattling (7.1.2)

Advisoryexhaust silencer box rusty

Advisoryengine light on dash

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front link arms (2.4.G.2)

PASSED · 4 Apr 2016

Test date4 Apr 2016

Expiry24 Apr 2017

Test number535478111140

Mileage77,366 mi

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

PASSED · 25 Apr 2015

Test date25 Apr 2015

Expiry24 Apr 2016

Test number219615915476

Mileage69,462 mi

PASSED · 19 Apr 2014

Test date19 Apr 2014

Expiry18 Apr 2015

Test number829039804148

Mileage55,890 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)

User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

User EnteredNon obligatory mirror damaged

User EnteredOil leak

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

User Enteredengine check light on

FAILED · 12 Apr 2014

Test date12 Apr 2014

Expiry—

Test number619122904132

Mileage55,877 mi

DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FailNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FailOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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)

User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

User EnteredNon obligatory mirror damaged

User EnteredOil leak

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

User Enteredengine check light on

PASSED · 4 Mar 2013

Test date4 Mar 2013

Expiry3 Mar 2014

Test number755983263062

Mileage50,008 mi

AdvisoryNearside 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)

PASSED · 14 Sep 2011

Test date14 Sep 2011

Expiry28 Sep 2012

Test number577817151293

Mileage33,905 mi

PASSED · 28 Sep 2010

Test date28 Sep 2010

Expiry28 Sep 2011

Test number333461370442

Mileage30,043 mi

FAILED · 28 Sep 2010

Test date28 Sep 2010

Expiry—

Test number583521670285

Mileage30,042 mi

FailFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

PASSED · 11 Sep 2009

Test date11 Sep 2009

Expiry28 Sep 2010

Test number241774859289

Mileage25,575 mi

PASSED · 8 Sep 2008

Test date8 Sep 2008

Expiry28 Sep 2009

Test number841712758296

Mileage21,643 mi

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

FAILED · 8 Sep 2008

Test date8 Sep 2008

Expiry—

Test number341222458476

Mileage21,643 mi

FailOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

FailNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)