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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO TWIST · Silver

SJ04 GNS
VOLKSWAGEN SJ04 GNS
MOTExpired
MOT due11 Sep 2025
First reg31 Aug 2004
Mileage150,839 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

21 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 13 September 2025.

PASSED · 23 Aug 2024
Test date23 Aug 2024
Expiry11 Sep 2025
Test number225839101690
Mileage150,839 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust outer casing corroded
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 29 Aug 2023
Test date29 Aug 2023
Expiry11 Sep 2024
Test number154517862001
Mileage146,685 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 12 Sep 2022
Test date12 Sep 2022
Expiry11 Sep 2023
Test number495893959544
Mileage143,544 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill corroded
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear axle suspension bushes poor
FAILED · 9 Sep 2022
Test date9 Sep 2022
Expiry
Test number819856566095
Mileage143,524 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill corroded
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear axle suspension bushes poor
PASSED · 8 Sep 2021
Test date8 Sep 2021
Expiry7 Sep 2022
Test number139981082566
Mileage138,473 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded
FAILED · 8 Sep 2021
Test date8 Sep 2021
Expiry
Test number322528293116
Mileage138,473 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded
PASSED · 7 Sep 2020
Test date7 Sep 2020
Expiry7 Sep 2021
Test number826255062611
Mileage133,107 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 4 Sep 2020
Test date4 Sep 2020
Expiry
Test number490974768675
Mileage133,107 mi
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear rear heat shield loose
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very worn
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 5 Sep 2019
Test date5 Sep 2019
Expiry7 Sep 2020
Test number525565730242
Mileage130,498 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 4 Sep 2019
Test date4 Sep 2019
Expiry
Test number456178126765
Mileage130,498 mi
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 7 Sep 2018
Test date7 Sep 2018
Expiry7 Sep 2019
Test number963933089624
Mileage125,323 mi
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryExhaust rear box deteriorated.
AdvisoryExhaust rear heat shield loose.
FAILED · 5 Sep 2018
Test date5 Sep 2018
Expiry
Test number795612732329
Mileage125,323 mi
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Inner 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))
MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryExhaust rear box deteriorated.
AdvisoryExhaust rear heat shield loose.
PASSED · 5 Sep 2017
Test date5 Sep 2017
Expiry7 Sep 2018
Test number183891479181
Mileage120,708 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryExhaust rear box deteriorated.
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inner edge.
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 5 Sep 2017
Test date5 Sep 2017
Expiry
Test number860291805179
Mileage120,708 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryExhaust rear box deteriorated.
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inner edge.
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Failrear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
FailRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 6 Sep 2016
Test date6 Sep 2016
Expiry7 Sep 2017
Test number424871732482
Mileage113,775 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 6 Sep 2016
Test date6 Sep 2016
Expiry
Test number666356649490
Mileage113,775 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
PrsOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PrsOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PASSED · 1 Sep 2015
Test date1 Sep 2015
Expiry7 Sep 2016
Test number972994072557
Mileage107,975 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 1 Sep 2015
Test date1 Sep 2015
Expiry
Test number884770963374
Mileage107,975 mi
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 4 Sep 2014
Test date4 Sep 2014
Expiry7 Sep 2015
Test number495777544244
Mileage100,852 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 4 Sep 2014
Test date4 Sep 2014
Expiry
Test number276817044252
Mileage100,852 mi
PrsNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 6 Sep 2013
Test date6 Sep 2013
Expiry
Test number436779443270
Mileage88,294 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 6 Sep 2013
Test date6 Sep 2013
Expiry7 Sep 2014
Test number367249643260
Mileage88,294 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 1 Sep 2012
Test date1 Sep 2012
Expiry
Test number895455842242
Mileage76,637 mi
PrsOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PASSED · 1 Sep 2012
Test date1 Sep 2012
Expiry7 Sep 2013
Test number526315042217
Mileage76,637 mi
PASSED · 3 Sep 2011
Test date3 Sep 2011
Expiry7 Sep 2012
Test number465096641245
Mileage62,813 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 3 Sep 2010
Test date3 Sep 2010
Expiry7 Sep 2011
Test number623056040295
Mileage48,994 mi
User EnteredOffside front tyre close to limit. Rear tyres have started to perish.
PASSED · 8 Sep 2009
Test date8 Sep 2009
Expiry7 Sep 2010
Test number971221159214
Mileage35,837 mi
FAILED · 27 Aug 2008
Test date27 Aug 2008
Expiry
Test number142500048271
Mileage21,812 mi
PrsNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
PrsOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
PrsNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
PASSED · 27 Aug 2008
Test date27 Aug 2008
Expiry26 Aug 2009
Test number793010148287
Mileage21,812 mi
PASSED · 6 Jul 2007
Test date6 Jul 2007
Expiry5 Jul 2008
Test number291487987458
Mileage11,513 mi