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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Silver

SP59 SZT
MOTExpired
MOT due2 Jun 2026
First reg11 Sep 2009
Mileage90,001 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

16 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 23 March 2026.

PASSED · 3 Jun 2025
Test date3 Jun 2025
Expiry2 Jun 2026
Test number425887342270
Mileage90,001 mi
FAILED · 3 Jun 2025
Test date3 Jun 2025
Expiry
Test number885746164788
Mileage90,001 mi
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 16 May 2024
Test date16 May 2024
Expiry30 May 2025
Test number557566979155
Mileage81,198 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 15 May 2024
Test date15 May 2024
Expiry
Test number344671889062
Mileage81,196 mi
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
DangerousRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 31 May 2023
Test date31 May 2023
Expiry30 May 2024
Test number782855125922
Mileage71,068 mi
AdvisoryWelding repair heavily undersealed
FAILED · 31 May 2023
Test date31 May 2023
Expiry
Test number325767166700
Mileage71,068 mi
AdvisoryWelding repair heavily undersealed
DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
FAILED · 1 Apr 2023
Test date1 Apr 2023
Expiry
Test number319895176902
Mileage71,043 mi
AdvisoryWelding repair heavily undersealed
MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 2 Sep 2022
Test date2 Sep 2022
Expiry3 Sep 2023
Test number186289345048
Mileage67,551 mi
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisorywelding repair heavily undersealed
FAILED · 23 Aug 2022
Test date23 Aug 2022
Expiry
Test number170077953247
Mileage67,541 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 4 Sep 2021
Test date4 Sep 2021
Expiry3 Sep 2022
Test number585893478483
Mileage61,594 mi
FAILED · 4 Sep 2021
Test date4 Sep 2021
Expiry
Test number953719882590
Mileage61,594 mi
PrsNearside Rear All direction indicators not working fit earth (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 5 Aug 2020
Test date5 Aug 2020
Expiry4 Aug 2021
Test number560593783260
Mileage61,472 mi
FAILED · 5 Aug 2020
Test date5 Aug 2020
Expiry
Test number949365718316
Mileage61,472 mi
PrsOffside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure secure floor stalk (10.1 (d))
PASSED · 30 Jul 2019
Test date30 Jul 2019
Expiry29 Jan 2021
Test number948005127840
Mileage60,447 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front nearside front tyre worn
AdvisoryFront front brake pads close to legal limit
FAILED · 30 Jul 2019
Test date30 Jul 2019
Expiry
Test number206160895007
Mileage60,447 mi
MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front nearside front tyre worn
AdvisoryFront front brake pads close to legal limit
PASSED · 10 Aug 2018
Test date10 Aug 2018
Expiry9 Sep 2019
Test number292441153168
Mileage54,960 mi
Advisorynearside front wiper blade torn
Advisoryexhaust front pipe split and leaking at flexi joint
Advisorynearside rear brake binding
FAILED · 9 Aug 2018
Test date9 Aug 2018
Expiry
Test number371263832931
Mileage54,956 mi
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisorynearside front wiper blade torn
Advisoryexhaust front pipe split and leaking at flexi joint
Advisorynearside rear brake binding
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
PASSED · 1 Sep 2017
Test date1 Sep 2017
Expiry9 Sep 2018
Test number247172246711
Mileage49,458 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAILED · 30 Aug 2017
Test date30 Aug 2017
Expiry
Test number530240460738
Mileage49,458 mi
FailSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 5 Sep 2016
Test date5 Sep 2016
Expiry9 Sep 2017
Test number955132805132
Mileage43,864 mi
PASSED · 10 Sep 2015
Test date10 Sep 2015
Expiry9 Sep 2016
Test number153403376273
Mileage35,713 mi
PASSED · 18 Aug 2014
Test date18 Aug 2014
Expiry17 Aug 2015
Test number278990934245
Mileage30,527 mi
User Enteredhand brake has slight free travel at lever
PASSED · 10 Aug 2013
Test date10 Aug 2013
Expiry9 Aug 2014
Test number407932123241
Mileage21,521 mi
PASSED · 31 Aug 2012
Test date31 Aug 2012
Expiry11 Sep 2013
Test number539304442259
Mileage14,329 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
AdvisoryService brake: service 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