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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · White

SD12 DLU
MOTValid
MOT due6 Jul 2026
First reg29 Mar 2012
Mileage79,200 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

14 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 25 May 2026.

PASSED · 7 Jul 2025
Test date7 Jul 2025
Expiry6 Jul 2026
Test number209047611617
Mileage79,200 mi
Advisoryunder tray fitted(undersealed)
FAILED · 26 Jun 2025
Test date26 Jun 2025
Expiry
Test number379337754929
Mileage79,197 mi
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryunder tray fitted(undersealed)
PASSED · 7 Nov 2024
Test date7 Nov 2024
Expiry6 Nov 2025
Test number313676226268
Mileage76,227 mi
PASSED · 3 May 2023
Test date3 May 2023
Expiry2 May 2024
Test number543665600674
Mileage71,501 mi
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 17 Feb 2022
Test date17 Feb 2022
Expiry16 Feb 2023
Test number625405296887
Mileage64,966 mi
MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (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))
Advisoryrun flat lamp on
Advisorydeterioration to rear exhaust box
Advisoryboth front outer sills corroded through but not effecting vehicle structure
Advisoryextensive underside surface corrosion to vehicle
FAILED · 14 Feb 2022
Test date14 Feb 2022
Expiry
Test number957352123016
Mileage64,965 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (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))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisoryrun flat lamp on
Advisorydeterioration to rear exhaust box
Advisoryboth front outer sills corroded through but not effecting vehicle structure
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryextensive underside surface corrosion to vehicle
PASSED · 16 Dec 2020
Test date16 Dec 2020
Expiry15 Dec 2021
Test number234460369542
Mileage47,826 mi
PASSED · 5 Nov 2019
Test date5 Nov 2019
Expiry20 Nov 2020
Test number898763551462
Mileage42,090 mi
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & cracked - 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked - 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 5 Nov 2019
Test date5 Nov 2019
Expiry
Test number108570952568
Mileage42,090 mi
MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center clamp (6.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust system insecure Centre (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on outer edge also - 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & cracked - 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked - 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorEmissions not tested Due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
PASSED · 16 Nov 2018
Test date16 Nov 2018
Expiry20 Nov 2019
Test number139458277675
Mileage32,637 mi
FAILED · 16 Nov 2018
Test date16 Nov 2018
Expiry
Test number730179480797
Mileage32,637 mi
DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 21 Nov 2017
Test date21 Nov 2017
Expiry20 Nov 2018
Test number665552379811
Mileage19,118 mi
PASSED · 22 May 2017
Test date22 May 2017
Expiry21 May 2018
Test number157766645335
Mileage17,457 mi
PASSED · 29 Mar 2016
Test date29 Mar 2016
Expiry29 Mar 2017
Test number917710795071
Mileage13,816 mi
PASSED · 11 Mar 2015
Test date11 Mar 2015
Expiry29 Mar 2016
Test number927920675003
Mileage9,559 mi