VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Grey

SL11 VAM

MOTExpired

MOT due15 May 2026

First reg6 Apr 2011

Mileage102,393 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

15 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 9 June 2026.

FAILED · 3 Jun 2026

Test date3 Jun 2026

Expiry—

Test number194267061657

Mileage102,393 mi

MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine running fault. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Advisoryouter sills corroded at the front ends.

Advisorygeneral corrosion.

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust deteriorating. (6.1.2 (a))

Advisoryexhaust heat shield poorly secured, rectification recommended.

AdvisoryOffside steering rack-end balljoint worn.

Advisorypark brake lever has minimal reserve travel.

PASSED · 16 May 2025

Test date16 May 2025

Expiry15 May 2026

Test number459770740719

Mileage96,344 mi

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin coming off

AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FAILED · 7 May 2025

Test date7 May 2025

Expiry—

Test number198113313682

Mileage96,339 mi

PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin coming off

AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

PASSED · 2 May 2024

Test date2 May 2024

Expiry1 May 2025

Test number741100722521

Mileage96,069 mi

FAILED · 1 May 2024

Test date1 May 2024

Expiry—

Test number848676781333

Mileage96,058 mi

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

PASSED · 22 Jul 2023

Test date22 Jul 2023

Expiry21 Jul 2024

Test number434000936825

Mileage91,474 mi

MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

FAILED · 22 Jul 2023

Test date22 Jul 2023

Expiry—

Test number635690267163

Mileage91,474 mi

PrsOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

FAILED · 4 Jul 2023

Test date4 Jul 2023

Expiry—

Test number276944529062

Mileage91,359 mi

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))

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

AdvisorySpare tyre defective

AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end dust cover slightly damage

MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Sidewall damage, worn edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail center tread

PASSED · 5 Jul 2022

Test date5 Jul 2022

Expiry4 Jul 2023

Test number668588018437

Mileage86,444 mi

PASSED · 7 Oct 2021

Test date7 Oct 2021

Expiry9 Oct 2022

Test number997611659731

Mileage83,208 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

FAILED · 4 Oct 2021

Test date4 Oct 2021

Expiry—

Test number210493334265

Mileage83,166 mi

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

PASSED · 8 Oct 2020

Test date8 Oct 2020

Expiry9 Oct 2021

Test number383254611218

Mileage76,603 mi

PASSED · 10 Apr 2019

Test date10 Apr 2019

Expiry9 Oct 2020

Test number828349538163

Mileage64,007 mi

FAILED · 9 Apr 2019

Test date9 Apr 2019

Expiry—

Test number474830392196

Mileage63,937 mi

MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

PASSED · 10 Apr 2018

Test date10 Apr 2018

Expiry9 Apr 2019

Test number679389404507

Mileage49,911 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

FAILED · 3 Apr 2018

Test date3 Apr 2018

Expiry—

Test number336393145704

Mileage49,613 mi

FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FailRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

FailRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

FailFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexuble (7.1.2)

FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FailNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FailNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

PASSED · 3 Apr 2017

Test date3 Apr 2017

Expiry6 Apr 2018

Test number467209985691

Mileage39,899 mi

FAILED · 3 Apr 2017

Test date3 Apr 2017

Expiry—

Test number493619609939

Mileage39,899 mi

AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

FailNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60 r14 84h (4.1.D.1b)

FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 4 Apr 2016

Test date4 Apr 2016

Expiry6 Apr 2017

Test number585807721887

Mileage32,792 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60 r15 84t (4.1.E.1)

FAILED · 4 Apr 2016

Test date4 Apr 2016

Expiry—

Test number316866604767

Mileage32,792 mi

PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60 r15 84t (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 20 Mar 2015

Test date20 Mar 2015

Expiry6 Apr 2016

Test number817539675081

Mileage25,330 mi

FAILED · 11 Mar 2015

Test date11 Mar 2015

Expiry—

Test number427170475045

Mileage25,330 mi

FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

PASSED · 1 Apr 2014

Test date1 Apr 2014

Expiry6 Apr 2015

Test number589141094038

Mileage16,746 mi