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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Silver

SM06 LWN
MOTValid
MOT due22 Oct 2026
First reg31 May 2006
Mileage94,314 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 7 November 2025.

PASSED · 17 Oct 2025
Test date17 Oct 2025
Expiry22 Oct 2026
Test number198887687734
Mileage94,314 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 16 Oct 2025
Test date16 Oct 2025
Expiry
Test number112753782804
Mileage94,314 mi
DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 23 Oct 2024
Test date23 Oct 2024
Expiry22 Oct 2025
Test number737196162242
Mileage90,881 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 23 Oct 2024
Test date23 Oct 2024
Expiry
Test number672900715407
Mileage90,880 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 21 Dec 2023
Test date21 Dec 2023
Expiry20 Dec 2024
Test number564055373860
Mileage85,741 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 21 Dec 2023
Test date21 Dec 2023
Expiry
Test number649188495187
Mileage85,741 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED · 29 Nov 2022
Test date29 Nov 2022
Expiry14 Dec 2023
Test number289161158777
Mileage79,262 mi
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Dec 2021
Test date13 Dec 2021
Expiry14 Dec 2022
Test number469098856357
Mileage74,687 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 15 Dec 2020
Test date15 Dec 2020
Expiry14 Dec 2021
Test number946194057306
Mileage66,388 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 14 Dec 2020
Test date14 Dec 2020
Expiry
Test number532855113025
Mileage66,388 mi
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 11 Jun 2019
Test date11 Jun 2019
Expiry14 Dec 2020
Test number144454618133
Mileage62,627 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 18 Jun 2018
Test date18 Jun 2018
Expiry20 Jun 2019
Test number894968620383
Mileage56,755 mi
PASSED · 21 Jun 2017
Test date21 Jun 2017
Expiry20 Jun 2018
Test number355273999471
Mileage55,390 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW ON TREAD (4.1.E.1)
AdvisorySLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE
FAILED · 19 Jun 2017
Test date19 Jun 2017
Expiry
Test number695198314613
Mileage55,390 mi
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW ON TREAD (4.1.E.1)
AdvisorySLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE
PASSED · 3 Jun 2016
Test date3 Jun 2016
Expiry20 Jun 2017
Test number150391695779
Mileage53,348 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOIL LEAK FROM ENGINE
PASSED · 28 May 2015
Test date28 May 2015
Expiry20 Jun 2016
Test number948328845124
Mileage47,108 mi
FAILED · 28 May 2015
Test date28 May 2015
Expiry
Test number396478045118
Mileage47,107 mi
FailOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 7 Jun 2014
Test date7 Jun 2014
Expiry20 Jun 2015
Test number905738154165
Mileage44,096 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 21 Jun 2013
Test date21 Jun 2013
Expiry20 Jun 2014
Test number925812973112
Mileage37,887 mi
FAILED · 13 Jun 2013
Test date13 Jun 2013
Expiry
Test number248544163485
Mileage37,747 mi
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 · 18 Jun 2012
Test date18 Jun 2012
Expiry17 Jun 2013
Test number158910972112
Mileage34,789 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)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 25 May 2011
Test date25 May 2011
Expiry31 May 2012
Test number745635841124
Mileage27,646 mi
FAILED · 25 May 2011
Test date25 May 2011
Expiry
Test number727005141159
Mileage27,646 mi
FailOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredE.P.C. light staying on.
PASSED · 28 May 2010
Test date28 May 2010
Expiry31 May 2011
Test number321938440118
Mileage22,135 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 26 May 2009
Test date26 May 2009
Expiry31 May 2010
Test number141626549123
Mileage16,367 mi