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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Silver

SD61 VGV
MOTValid
MOT due8 Aug 2026
First reg28 Oct 2011
Mileage91,604 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

14 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 1 February 2026.

PASSED · 29 Jul 2025
Test date29 Jul 2025
Expiry8 Aug 2026
Test number446093982326
Mileage91,604 mi
PASSED · 9 Aug 2024
Test date9 Aug 2024
Expiry8 Aug 2025
Test number769049189726
Mileage88,376 mi
FAILED · 9 Aug 2024
Test date9 Aug 2024
Expiry
Test number452275344569
Mileage88,376 mi
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 pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 7 Aug 2023
Test date7 Aug 2023
Expiry6 Aug 2024
Test number811342417159
Mileage86,675 mi
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front taped up
MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
FAILED · 7 Aug 2023
Test date7 Aug 2023
Expiry
Test number817114503455
Mileage86,670 mi
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front taped up
MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 17 Aug 2022
Test date17 Aug 2022
Expiry
Test number250313869074
Mileage86,652 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Jul 2022
Test date13 Jul 2022
Expiry13 Jul 2023
Test number454002045877
Mileage84,359 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective all front to rear slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 14 Jul 2021
Test date14 Jul 2021
Expiry13 Jul 2022
Test number308791221069
Mileage74,712 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 14 Jul 2021
Test date14 Jul 2021
Expiry
Test number514951576214
Mileage74,711 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 29 Apr 2020
Test date29 Apr 2020
Expiry28 Apr 2021
Test number569256145393
Mileage64,463 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
FAILED · 29 Apr 2020
Test date29 Apr 2020
Expiry
Test number593895251528
Mileage64,462 mi
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
PASSED · 28 Jan 2019
Test date28 Jan 2019
Expiry30 Jan 2020
Test number812223410203
Mileage54,417 mi
FAILED · 28 Jan 2019
Test date28 Jan 2019
Expiry
Test number230327991772
Mileage54,417 mi
PrsOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
PASSED · 31 Jan 2018
Test date31 Jan 2018
Expiry30 Jan 2019
Test number860175231199
Mileage47,185 mi
PASSED · 23 Oct 2017
Test date23 Oct 2017
Expiry28 Oct 2018
Test number274790830952
Mileage45,799 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisoryunder trays fitted
AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi breaking away
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking and tread low
FAILED · 23 Oct 2017
Test date23 Oct 2017
Expiry
Test number596017777795
Mileage45,799 mi
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failrear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisorytpms light on
Advisoryunder trays fitted
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi breaking away
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking and tread low
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
PASSED · 26 Oct 2016
Test date26 Oct 2016
Expiry28 Oct 2017
Test number890242704396
Mileage37,434 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking and tread low
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened innerface (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 26 Oct 2016
Test date26 Oct 2016
Expiry
Test number638153777050
Mileage37,434 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Front steel wheel fitted
AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking and tread low
AdvisorySpare tyre defective
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened innerface (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 22 Oct 2015
Test date22 Oct 2015
Expiry28 Oct 2016
Test number863646632428
Mileage29,656 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED · 22 Oct 2015
Test date22 Oct 2015
Expiry
Test number601073706530
Mileage29,656 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1b)
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PASSED · 24 Oct 2014
Test date24 Oct 2014
Expiry28 Oct 2015
Test number829427994271
Mileage23,478 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)