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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · White

SP59 FXX
MOTExpired
MOT due15 Nov 2025
First reg1 Feb 2010
Mileage146,885 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

16 years and 4 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 19 November 2025.

FAILED · 18 Nov 2025
Test date18 Nov 2025
Expiry
Test number326355056038
Mileage146,885 mi
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
PASSED · 26 Oct 2024
Test date26 Oct 2024
Expiry15 Nov 2025
Test number798625780253
Mileage138,490 mi
Advisoryunderside has some corrosion
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 25 Oct 2024
Test date25 Oct 2024
Expiry
Test number896365314199
Mileage138,486 mi
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advisoryunderside has some corrosion
MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 16 Nov 2023
Test date16 Nov 2023
Expiry15 Nov 2024
Test number926411489439
Mileage126,870 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisoryunderbody tray fitted
FAILED · 15 Nov 2023
Test date15 Nov 2023
Expiry
Test number761931966662
Mileage126,870 mi
MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to rear as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisoryunderbody tray fitted
MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 14 Oct 2022
Test date14 Oct 2022
Expiry10 Nov 2023
Test number666956387873
Mileage117,466 mi
Advisoryrear exhaust heat sheild loose
Advisoryn/s/r inner sill corroded
Advisoryo/s/r inner sill corroded
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisoryexhaust rear pipe cracked
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryrear shocker covers detached
Advisoryo/s/f head lamp loose
PASSED · 29 Oct 2021
Test date29 Oct 2021
Expiry10 Nov 2022
Test number800764486119
Mileage111,865 mi
Advisoryn/s/f headlamp slightly loose
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 11 Nov 2020
Test date11 Nov 2020
Expiry10 Nov 2021
Test number414046126763
Mileage107,456 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryexhaust back box heavily corroded
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 9 Nov 2020
Test date9 Nov 2020
Expiry
Test number246148389887
Mileage107,425 mi
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryexhaust back box heavily corroded
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisoryhandbrake travel getting high but pulling required force
Advisoryfront subframe and suspension arms heavily corroded
PASSED · 11 Nov 2019
Test date11 Nov 2019
Expiry10 Nov 2020
Test number673487622012
Mileage99,009 mi
Advisorybonnet opener broken
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 5 Nov 2019
Test date5 Nov 2019
Expiry
Test number811401991224
Mileage98,905 mi
Advisorybonnet opener broken
MajorFront Headlamp insecure both sides x2 (4.1.1 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
DangerousOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner arm
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 20 Feb 2018
Test date20 Feb 2018
Expiry24 Feb 2019
Test number632407236810
Mileage77,823 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
FAILED · 20 Feb 2018
Test date20 Feb 2018
Expiry
Test number532400551135
Mileage77,823 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
PASSED · 1 Feb 2017
Test date1 Feb 2017
Expiry24 Feb 2018
Test number543304325409
Mileage69,473 mi
PASSED · 28 Jan 2016
Test date28 Jan 2016
Expiry24 Feb 2017
Test number420203472954
Mileage61,776 mi
FAILED · 27 Jan 2016
Test date27 Jan 2016
Expiry
Test number908838508182
Mileage61,776 mi
FailNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 25 Feb 2015
Test date25 Feb 2015
Expiry24 Feb 2016
Test number867206655058
Mileage52,204 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
User Enteredcentre sleeve on exhaust seriously corroded
FAILED · 24 Feb 2015
Test date24 Feb 2015
Expiry
Test number115535955049
Mileage52,204 mi
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Failfront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Failrear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FailNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredcentre sleeve on exhaust seriously corroded
PASSED · 24 Feb 2014
Test date24 Feb 2014
Expiry23 Feb 2015
Test number126005754057
Mileage39,053 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FAILED · 24 Feb 2014
Test date24 Feb 2014
Expiry
Test number169525254032
Mileage39,053 mi
FailNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 21 Feb 2013
Test date21 Feb 2013
Expiry20 Feb 2014
Test number495772753009
Mileage28,024 mi
FAILED · 20 Feb 2013
Test date20 Feb 2013
Expiry
Test number706601253097
Mileage28,021 mi
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)