VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Black

SM59 XEJ

MOTValid

MOT due13 Nov 2026

First reg24 Dec 2009

Mileage92,159 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

16 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 9 January 2026.

PASSED · 14 Nov 2025

Test date14 Nov 2025

Expiry13 Nov 2026

Test number978473794325

Mileage92,159 mi

AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel high. (1.1.6 (d))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear under vehicle surface & all components rusty.

FAILED · 8 Nov 2025

Test date8 Nov 2025

Expiry—

Test number814915201854

Mileage92,086 mi

MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel high. (1.1.6 (d))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear under vehicle surface & all components rusty.

PASSED · 28 Oct 2024

Test date28 Oct 2024

Expiry7 Nov 2025

Test number371241688574

Mileage78,349 mi

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

AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear under vehicle surface & all components rusty.

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

FAILED · 23 Oct 2024

Test date23 Oct 2024

Expiry—

Test number567632259995

Mileage78,329 mi

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

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

MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear under vehicle surface & all components rusty.

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

PASSED · 8 Nov 2023

Test date8 Nov 2023

Expiry7 Nov 2024

Test number777098529721

Mileage70,920 mi

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

AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

FAILED · 8 Nov 2023

Test date8 Nov 2023

Expiry—

Test number894695812323

Mileage70,920 mi

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

MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

PASSED · 7 Nov 2022

Test date7 Nov 2022

Expiry6 Nov 2023

Test number698571018834

Mileage64,444 mi

PASSED · 15 Dec 2021

Test date15 Dec 2021

Expiry24 Dec 2022

Test number457153200443

Mileage60,412 mi

AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill at front soft and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

AdvisoryRear silencer outer casing corroded

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FAILED · 14 Dec 2021

Test date14 Dec 2021

Expiry—

Test number434419810648

Mileage60,411 mi

MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi burst (6.1.2 (a))

MajorFront Emissions not tested flexi burst exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill at front soft and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

AdvisoryRear silencer outer casing corroded

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

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

PASSED · 26 Nov 2020

Test date26 Nov 2020

Expiry24 Dec 2021

Test number559815464146

Mileage56,566 mi

Advisoryslight cracking to nearside and offside front tyre walls

Advisoryexhaust rear rusty

FAILED · 26 Nov 2020

Test date26 Nov 2020

Expiry—

Test number636747377545

Mileage56,566 mi

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

Advisoryslight cracking to nearside and offside front tyre walls

Advisoryexhaust rear rusty

PASSED · 17 Dec 2019

Test date17 Dec 2019

Expiry24 Dec 2020

Test number109678960345

Mileage56,295 mi

Advisoryexhaust rear rusty

Advisoryundertrays fitted

FAILED · 16 Dec 2019

Test date16 Dec 2019

Expiry—

Test number630323286096

Mileage56,295 mi

MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Advisoryexhaust rear rusty

Advisoryundertrays fitted

PASSED · 7 Dec 2018

Test date7 Dec 2018

Expiry24 Dec 2019

Test number771927521317

Mileage55,469 mi

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

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

Advisoryslight damage to nearside front tyre wall

PASSED · 18 Dec 2017

Test date18 Dec 2017

Expiry24 Dec 2018

Test number251206481515

Mileage52,091 mi

Advisoryexhaust parts corroded.

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

PASSED · 12 Dec 2016

Test date12 Dec 2016

Expiry24 Dec 2017

Test number937514598144

Mileage45,569 mi

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

FAILED · 12 Dec 2016

Test date12 Dec 2016

Expiry—

Test number522924617468

Mileage45,568 mi

FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advisorybrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs. (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Advisoryexhaust heat sheild insecure.

PASSED · 14 Dec 2015

Test date14 Dec 2015

Expiry24 Dec 2016

Test number774990975816

Mileage37,950 mi

PASSED · 16 Dec 2014

Test date16 Dec 2014

Expiry24 Dec 2015

Test number875420154329

Mileage30,759 mi

User Enteredoffside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

PASSED · 19 Dec 2013

Test date19 Dec 2013

Expiry24 Dec 2014

Test number918053353386

Mileage24,674 mi

PASSED · 18 Dec 2012

Test date18 Dec 2012

Expiry24 Dec 2013

Test number576433552363

Mileage17,097 mi

User Enteredboth front tyre on 3mm