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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Silver

SM08 UJT
MOTExpired
MOT due22 Jan 2026
First reg29 May 2008
Mileage132,001 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

18 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 24 March 2026.

FAILED · 14 Feb 2026
Test date14 Feb 2026
Expiry
Test number306150844199
Mileage132,001 mi
DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 22 Jan 2025
Test date22 Jan 2025
Expiry22 Jan 2026
Test number369310178196
Mileage131,062 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 19 Jan 2024
Test date19 Jan 2024
Expiry22 Jan 2025
Test number959085935078
Mileage124,685 mi
PASSED · 18 Jan 2023
Test date18 Jan 2023
Expiry22 Jan 2024
Test number788254722759
Mileage118,744 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))
PASSED · 18 Jan 2022
Test date18 Jan 2022
Expiry22 Jan 2023
Test number750695655680
Mileage115,226 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 7 Jan 2021
Test date7 Jan 2021
Expiry22 Jan 2022
Test number585550949390
Mileage106,104 mi
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 23 Jul 2019
Test date23 Jul 2019
Expiry22 Jan 2021
Test number823085461089
Mileage90,121 mi
AdvisorySpare wheel inscure
AdvisoryCentral Front CAT HEAT SHIELD INSCURE
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded X 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded X 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn 2 X REAR BUMP STOPS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 14 Jul 2019
Test date14 Jul 2019
Expiry
Test number616950440333
Mileage90,121 mi
MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryTPMS Warning light on
AdvisorySpare wheel inscure
MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryCentral Front CAT HEAT SHIELD INSCURE
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded X 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded X 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn 2 X REAR BUMP STOPS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 22 May 2018
Test date22 May 2018
Expiry7 Jun 2019
Test number470606229110
Mileage84,599 mi
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 22 May 2018
Test date22 May 2018
Expiry
Test number819596406525
Mileage84,599 mi
MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 8 Jun 2017
Test date8 Jun 2017
Expiry7 Jun 2018
Test number246233052711
Mileage73,696 mi
Advisoryunder trays covering under side of vehicle
FAILED · 6 Jun 2017
Test date6 Jun 2017
Expiry
Test number466501915566
Mileage73,688 mi
FailFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
FailRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Failrear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisoryunder trays covering under side of vehicle
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 19 Apr 2017
Test date19 Apr 2017
Expiry
Test number308082174315
Mileage73,675 mi
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
FailOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 20 May 2016
Test date20 May 2016
Expiry29 May 2017
Test number304558315792
Mileage67,926 mi
Advisoryhandbrake eficiency just passed
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisoryrear brakes sticky
PASSED · 15 May 2015
Test date15 May 2015
Expiry29 May 2016
Test number569285635182
Mileage60,823 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 14 May 2014
Test date14 May 2014
Expiry29 May 2015
Test number888334334145
Mileage54,456 mi
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 24 May 2013
Test date24 May 2013
Expiry29 May 2014
Test number586024143175
Mileage46,301 mi
FAILED · 24 May 2013
Test date24 May 2013
Expiry
Test number758334743165
Mileage46,301 mi
FailNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
PASSED · 8 May 2012
Test date8 May 2012
Expiry29 May 2013
Test number197449722188
Mileage37,057 mi
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User EnteredNSF tyre has a cut in the inner side wall (not through to cord)
PASSED · 3 May 2011
Test date3 May 2011
Expiry29 May 2012
Test number836963921160
Mileage29,190 mi
User EnteredNail in nearside front tyre