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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Silver

SP04 YSH
MOTExpired
MOT due8 Apr 2026
First reg29 Mar 2004
Mileage53,960 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

22 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 15 February 2026.

PASSED · 31 Mar 2025
Test date31 Mar 2025
Expiry8 Apr 2026
Test number990091005146
Mileage53,960 mi
AdvisoryUnderside components corroding
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill corroding
AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 8 Apr 2024
Test date8 Apr 2024
Expiry8 Apr 2025
Test number369704003998
Mileage52,984 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Reg bulb unit not fully secure
AdvisoryBoth front arms corroded
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Calliper arm not fully returned to resting point
FAILED · 5 Apr 2024
Test date5 Apr 2024
Expiry—
Test number102556341210
Mileage52,938 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Reg bulb unit not fully secure
AdvisoryBoth front arms corroded
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Calliper arm not fully returned to resting point
PASSED · 1 Apr 2023
Test date1 Apr 2023
Expiry8 Apr 2024
Test number912653924270
Mileage51,494 mi
Advisoryrear sub-frame corroded
Advisoryfront suspension arms corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 31 Mar 2023
Test date31 Mar 2023
Expiry—
Test number764237014620
Mileage51,494 mi
MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sub-frame to body (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisoryrear sub-frame corroded
Advisoryfront suspension arms corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 21 Mar 2022
Test date21 Mar 2022
Expiry8 Apr 2023
Test number465436265966
Mileage50,236 mi
Advisoryfuel cap seal deteriorated
MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisorycar corroded underneath
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED · 21 Mar 2022
Test date21 Mar 2022
Expiry—
Test number906331188647
Mileage50,235 mi
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))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Advisoryfuel cap seal deteriorated
MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisorycar corroded underneath
PASSED · 31 Mar 2021
Test date31 Mar 2021
Expiry8 Apr 2022
Test number637299948526
Mileage48,631 mi
Advisoryn/s front sill corroded/repaired
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryn/s rear calliper/cable sticking
Advisoryrear sub-frame corroded
PASSED · 9 Apr 2020
Test date9 Apr 2020
Expiry8 Apr 2021
Test number102168941594
Mileage46,071 mi
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED · 8 Apr 2020
Test date8 Apr 2020
Expiry—
Test number217276542901
Mileage46,071 mi
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 9 Apr 2019
Test date9 Apr 2019
Expiry15 Oct 2020
Test number952079169655
Mileage42,632 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED · 9 Apr 2019
Test date9 Apr 2019
Expiry—
Test number487693517864
Mileage42,632 mi
MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisoryn/s rear calliper/cable sticking
PASSED · 16 Apr 2018
Test date16 Apr 2018
Expiry15 Apr 2019
Test number767533941836
Mileage39,837 mi
AdvisoryOil leak
FAILED · 16 Apr 2018
Test date16 Apr 2018
Expiry—
Test number414116833773
Mileage39,837 mi
PrsOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/14 (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOil leak
Advisoryn/s/f tyre worn on inner edge, 165/70/14
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisoryn/s parking brake poor
PASSED · 28 Mar 2017
Test date28 Mar 2017
Expiry1 Apr 2018
Test number570767842020
Mileage36,929 mi
AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Advisoryo/s front tyre worn inner edge
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear-most (2.4.G.2)
Advisoryn/s rear h/brake partialy siezed
PASSED · 31 Mar 2016
Test date31 Mar 2016
Expiry1 Apr 2017
Test number526803006527
Mileage33,773 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisoryo/s wiper poor
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Advisoryrear tyres perished
PASSED · 1 Apr 2015
Test date1 Apr 2015
Expiry1 Apr 2016
Test number808881995084
Mileage33,103 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
FAILED · 31 Mar 2015
Test date31 Mar 2015
Expiry—
Test number488160595031
Mileage33,095 mi
FailRear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
User Enteredfuel filter corroded
PASSED · 25 Mar 2014
Test date25 Mar 2014
Expiry1 Apr 2015
Test number785314584041
Mileage32,496 mi
PASSED · 13 Mar 2013
Test date13 Mar 2013
Expiry1 Apr 2014
Test number319702073011
Mileage31,861 mi
FAILED · 12 Mar 2013
Test date12 Mar 2013
Expiry—
Test number488401373059
Mileage31,861 mi
FailOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
PASSED · 7 Mar 2012
Test date7 Mar 2012
Expiry1 Apr 2013
Test number158477562496
Mileage31,296 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
FAILED · 7 Mar 2012
Test date7 Mar 2012
Expiry—
Test number839047662076
Mileage31,296 mi
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 19 Mar 2011
Test date19 Mar 2011
Expiry1 Apr 2012
Test number159958771422
Mileage30,431 mi
PASSED · 2 Apr 2010
Test date2 Apr 2010
Expiry1 Apr 2011
Test number184502790435
Mileage29,235 mi
FAILED · 26 Mar 2010
Test date26 Mar 2010
Expiry—
Test number252575180003
Mileage29,235 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 18 Mar 2009
Test date18 Mar 2009
Expiry29 Mar 2010
Test number372317279012
Mileage25,960 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredrear tyres are starting to crack across the tred.
FAILED · 17 Mar 2009
Test date17 Mar 2009
Expiry—
Test number173296479080
Mileage25,960 mi
FailNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredrear tyres are starting to crack across the tred.
PASSED · 20 Mar 2008
Test date20 Mar 2008
Expiry29 Mar 2009
Test number540560088015
Mileage21,430 mi
PASSED · 20 Mar 2007
Test date20 Mar 2007
Expiry29 Mar 2008
Test number382429877017
Mileage16,259 mi