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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO TWIST · Black

SE53 TWX
VOLKSWAGEN SE53 TWX
MOTExpired
MOT due13 Aug 2020
First reg27 Feb 2004
Mileage77,467 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 4 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 18 April 2026.

PASSED · 14 Aug 2019
Test date14 Aug 2019
Expiry13 Aug 2020
Test number901890381670
Mileage77,467 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend changing ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 5 Aug 2019
Test date5 Aug 2019
Expiry
Test number408098804267
Mileage77,441 mi
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 5 Jul 2018
Test date5 Jul 2018
Expiry4 Jul 2019
Test number906595316699
Mileage68,882 mi
FAILED · 5 Jul 2018
Test date5 Jul 2018
Expiry
Test number711097970539
Mileage68,882 mi
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
PASSED · 28 Jan 2017
Test date28 Jan 2017
Expiry27 Jan 2018
Test number607531913395
Mileage67,523 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perised
AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FAILED · 28 Jan 2017
Test date28 Jan 2017
Expiry
Test number230491141540
Mileage67,253 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perised
FailNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
FailOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
PASSED · 13 Feb 2016
Test date13 Feb 2016
Expiry2 Mar 2017
Test number893602681454
Mileage64,681 mi
AdvisoryRear exhaust system corroded
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding
AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
FAILED · 13 Feb 2016
Test date13 Feb 2016
Expiry
Test number380335079554
Mileage64,681 mi
AdvisoryRear exhaust system corroded
PrsFront Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding
AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
FAILED · 21 Feb 2015
Test date21 Feb 2015
Expiry
Test number316562755020
Mileage61,506 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PrsOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 21 Feb 2015
Test date21 Feb 2015
Expiry2 Mar 2016
Test number169342955455
Mileage61,506 mi
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 28 Feb 2014
Test date28 Feb 2014
Expiry2 Mar 2015
Test number839299454098
Mileage57,471 mi
FAILED · 28 Feb 2014
Test date28 Feb 2014
Expiry
Test number458749454037
Mileage57,471 mi
FailOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 22 Feb 2013
Test date22 Feb 2013
Expiry2 Mar 2014
Test number327623253023
Mileage53,822 mi
FAILED · 22 Feb 2013
Test date22 Feb 2013
Expiry
Test number556183653055
Mileage53,882 mi
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 27 Feb 2012
Test date27 Feb 2012
Expiry2 Mar 2013
Test number679108652080
Mileage52,353 mi
PASSED · 25 Feb 2011
Test date25 Feb 2011
Expiry2 Mar 2012
Test number329566951004
Mileage45,777 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 20 Feb 2010
Test date20 Feb 2010
Expiry2 Mar 2011
Test number723391550078
Mileage39,221 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 20 Feb 2010
Test date20 Feb 2010
Expiry
Test number113601650029
Mileage39,221 mi
PrsNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
PrsOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 28 Feb 2009
Test date28 Feb 2009
Expiry2 Mar 2010
Test number163939759057
Mileage30,538 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryNearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED · 1 Mar 2008
Test date1 Mar 2008
Expiry2 Mar 2009
Test number160061768449
Mileage24,853 mi
PASSED · 3 Mar 2007
Test date3 Mar 2007
Expiry2 Mar 2008
Test number950002267070
Mileage19,722 mi