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POLO · Black

SK04 BBC
MOTExpired
MOT due16 Feb 2026
First reg20 Jul 2004
Mileage126,873 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

21 years and 11 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 26 January 2026.

PASSED · 10 Feb 2025
Test date10 Feb 2025
Expiry16 Feb 2026
Test number470572316823
Mileage126,873 mi
MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 17 Feb 2024
Test date17 Feb 2024
Expiry16 Feb 2025
Test number610687315140
Mileage119,977 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 5 Feb 2024
Test date5 Feb 2024
Expiry—
Test number363878833397
Mileage119,968 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 18 Jan 2024
Test date18 Jan 2024
Expiry—
Test number943719248094
Mileage119,946 mi
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside mirror is damaged
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 5 Jan 2023
Test date5 Jan 2023
Expiry18 Jan 2024
Test number871058955189
Mileage109,136 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 3 Jan 2023
Test date3 Jan 2023
Expiry—
Test number764519398260
Mileage109,122 mi
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 19 Jan 2022
Test date19 Jan 2022
Expiry18 Jan 2023
Test number710717901009
Mileage105,375 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 19 Jan 2022
Test date19 Jan 2022
Expiry—
Test number327449703795
Mileage105,375 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 6 Jan 2021
Test date6 Jan 2021
Expiry14 Jan 2022
Test number370903812236
Mileage101,728 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED · 10 Jan 2020
Test date10 Jan 2020
Expiry14 Jan 2021
Test number480923238290
Mileage98,037 mi
Advisoryfront discs corroded
Advisoryboth rear tyres cracking
FAILED · 10 Jan 2020
Test date10 Jan 2020
Expiry—
Test number366052426608
Mileage98,037 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Advisoryfront discs corroded
Advisoryboth rear tyres cracking
PASSED · 15 Jan 2019
Test date15 Jan 2019
Expiry14 Jan 2020
Test number509383028822
Mileage94,940 mi
MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED · 15 Jan 2019
Test date15 Jan 2019
Expiry—
Test number353984844912
Mileage94,940 mi
MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PrsOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
PASSED · 14 Jul 2018
Test date14 Jul 2018
Expiry24 Jul 2019
Test number634246126136
Mileage94,339 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 7 Jul 2017
Test date7 Jul 2017
Expiry24 Jul 2018
Test number803087076153
Mileage89,321 mi
PASSED · 13 Jul 2016
Test date13 Jul 2016
Expiry24 Jul 2017
Test number671362133697
Mileage82,354 mi
PASSED · 7 Jul 2015
Test date7 Jul 2015
Expiry24 Jul 2016
Test number225318485402
Mileage76,880 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
User EnteredExhaust system corroded
User EnteredSlight oil leak
PASSED · 25 Jul 2014
Test date25 Jul 2014
Expiry24 Jul 2015
Test number667536204238
Mileage72,514 mi
Advisoryfront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
FAILED · 21 Jul 2014
Test date21 Jul 2014
Expiry—
Test number745222604224
Mileage72,514 mi
FailFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisoryfront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
PASSED · 4 Jul 2013
Test date4 Jul 2013
Expiry20 Jul 2014
Test number976425783160
Mileage66,191 mi
FAILED · 26 Jun 2013
Test date26 Jun 2013
Expiry—
Test number515807373182
Mileage66,172 mi
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 12 Jul 2012
Test date12 Jul 2012
Expiry20 Jul 2013
Test number776634392179
Mileage61,139 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
User EnteredEml light on dash
User EnteredBoth front tyres perishing around tread
User Enteredslight corrosion on o\s\f disk
PASSED · 14 Jul 2011
Test date14 Jul 2011
Expiry20 Jul 2012
Test number646695091138
Mileage55,653 mi
FAILED · 14 Jul 2011
Test date14 Jul 2011
Expiry—
Test number879705591168
Mileage55,653 mi
PrsOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAILED · 1 Jul 2010
Test date1 Jul 2010
Expiry—
Test number704132380190
Mileage47,487 mi
PrsNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
User Enteredn/s/f tyre outer wall damaged
PASSED · 1 Jul 2010
Test date1 Jul 2010
Expiry20 Jul 2011
Test number281022280429
Mileage47,487 mi
User Enteredn/s/f tyre outer wall damaged
PASSED · 20 Jul 2009
Test date20 Jul 2009
Expiry20 Jul 2010
Test number290421209229
Mileage39,553 mi
FAILED · 20 Jul 2009
Test date20 Jul 2009
Expiry—
Test number664841709205
Mileage39,553 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User EnteredFRONT TYRES WORN TO LIMIT ON EDGES
User EnteredFRONT WISHBONE / REAR BUSHES WORN / KNOCK WHEN BRAKING
FAILED · 11 Jul 2008
Test date11 Jul 2008
Expiry—
Test number963763398136
Mileage31,964 mi
PrsRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PASSED · 11 Jul 2008
Test date11 Jul 2008
Expiry20 Jul 2009
Test number152623198188
Mileage31,964 mi
PASSED · 18 Jul 2007
Test date18 Jul 2007
Expiry20 Jul 2008
Test number793839297137
Mileage25,358 mi
FAILED · 9 Jul 2007
Test date9 Jul 2007
Expiry—
Test number822100397129
Mileage25,189 mi
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
FailOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)