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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO S 60 · Silver

SH57 YHG
VOLKSWAGEN SH57 YHG
MOTExpired
MOT due29 Aug 2023
First reg1 Nov 2007
Mileage102,576 mi
TaxUntaxed
Tax due30 Nov 2023

Vehicle age

18 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 8 September 2025.

FAILED · 22 Sep 2023
Test date22 Sep 2023
Expiry
Test number597492623069
Mileage102,576 mi
MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Advisoryparking brake has little reserve travel
MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Registration plate lamp dim
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advisoryrear exhaust box poor condition
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 30 Aug 2022
Test date30 Aug 2022
Expiry29 Aug 2023
Test number627417166341
Mileage92,510 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 26 Aug 2022
Test date26 Aug 2022
Expiry
Test number515877207824
Mileage92,510 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 11 Aug 2021
Test date11 Aug 2021
Expiry10 Aug 2022
Test number418685398864
Mileage92,046 mi
AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake recorded efficiency at 43% - Efficiency requirement 50% (1.2.1 (c))
FAILED · 2 Aug 2021
Test date2 Aug 2021
Expiry
Test number279412744598
Mileage92,041 mi
MajorEmissions not tested due to a misfire / eml lamp illuminated during emissions test, (8.2.1.2 (d))
MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 Feb 2020
Test date28 Feb 2020
Expiry27 Feb 2021
Test number978440070531
Mileage89,139 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat does not fold to give access to rear seats
FAILED · 14 Feb 2020
Test date14 Feb 2020
Expiry
Test number459964665611
Mileage89,100 mi
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Side repeater missing fell off during test (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat does not fold to give access to rear seats
PASSED · 15 Jan 2019
Test date15 Jan 2019
Expiry14 Jan 2020
Test number935019404526
Mileage86,517 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 15 Jan 2019
Test date15 Jan 2019
Expiry
Test number909122808584
Mileage86,517 mi
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 30 Dec 2017
Test date30 Dec 2017
Expiry29 Dec 2018
Test number388673261187
Mileage75,074 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
PASSED · 30 Dec 2016
Test date30 Dec 2016
Expiry29 Dec 2017
Test number540242309588
Mileage62,912 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 30 Dec 2016
Test date30 Dec 2016
Expiry
Test number323482726588
Mileage62,912 mi
PrsFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 5 Nov 2015
Test date5 Nov 2015
Expiry4 Nov 2016
Test number752619751148
Mileage50,635 mi
AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp innop
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisoryboth rear tyres deteriated
FAILED · 2 Nov 2015
Test date2 Nov 2015
Expiry
Test number865745717914
Mileage50,635 mi
AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp innop
Advisoryn/s mirror assy damaged
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisoryboth rear tyres deteriated
FailNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
PASSED · 23 Sep 2014
Test date23 Sep 2014
Expiry22 Sep 2015
Test number166426064294
Mileage39,639 mi
PASSED · 15 Nov 2013
Test date15 Nov 2013
Expiry19 Nov 2014
Test number845839113372
Mileage37,809 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
FAILED · 15 Nov 2013
Test date15 Nov 2013
Expiry
Test number908039613382
Mileage37,809 mi
FailOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 19 Nov 2012
Test date19 Nov 2012
Expiry19 Nov 2013
Test number289344622334
Mileage34,256 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAILED · 10 Nov 2012
Test date10 Nov 2012
Expiry
Test number435775912335
Mileage34,023 mi
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 18 Nov 2011
Test date18 Nov 2011
Expiry19 Nov 2012
Test number588092921394
Mileage26,641 mi
FAILED · 18 Nov 2011
Test date18 Nov 2011
Expiry
Test number955232921396
Mileage26,641 mi
PrsNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PASSED · 13 Nov 2010
Test date13 Nov 2010
Expiry19 Nov 2011
Test number154087410370
Mileage20,850 mi