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POLO · Silver

SV55 YKF
MOTExpired
MOT due3 Jan 2026
First reg31 Oct 2005
Mileage95,114 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 11 December 2025.

FAILED · 11 Dec 2025
Test date11 Dec 2025
Expiry
Test number445356012145
Mileage95,114 mi
AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 3 Jan 2025
Test date3 Jan 2025
Expiry3 Jan 2026
Test number752597564721
Mileage90,185 mi
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 4 Jan 2024
Test date4 Jan 2024
Expiry3 Jan 2025
Test number146394362387
Mileage87,249 mi
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 4 Jan 2023
Test date4 Jan 2023
Expiry3 Jan 2024
Test number770623443820
Mileage83,228 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 11 Nov 2021
Test date11 Nov 2021
Expiry10 Nov 2022
Test number869151977904
Mileage79,411 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
FAILED · 11 Nov 2021
Test date11 Nov 2021
Expiry
Test number395312301607
Mileage79,411 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED · 11 Nov 2020
Test date11 Nov 2020
Expiry10 Nov 2021
Test number120835670385
Mileage75,797 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cuts outer wall and worn both edges ( very low) (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 10 Nov 2020
Test date10 Nov 2020
Expiry
Test number501453627137
Mileage75,797 mi
MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cuts outer wall and worn both edges ( very low) (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 1 Nov 2019
Test date1 Nov 2019
Expiry1 Nov 2020
Test number239726030718
Mileage69,897 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 31 Oct 2019
Test date31 Oct 2019
Expiry
Test number856073389384
Mileage69,897 mi
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 31 Oct 2018
Test date31 Oct 2018
Expiry1 Nov 2019
Test number698904965978
Mileage62,435 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisorynearside door mirror cover missing
PASSED · 31 Oct 2017
Test date31 Oct 2017
Expiry1 Nov 2018
Test number352309380379
Mileage55,344 mi
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisoryexhaust system heavily corrodid
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 27 Oct 2016
Test date27 Oct 2016
Expiry1 Nov 2017
Test number443508532857
Mileage47,721 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 26 Oct 2016
Test date26 Oct 2016
Expiry
Test number291405973310
Mileage47,721 mi
FailNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 2 Nov 2015
Test date2 Nov 2015
Expiry1 Nov 2016
Test number777396138779
Mileage40,593 mi
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAILED · 2 Nov 2015
Test date2 Nov 2015
Expiry
Test number121018520699
Mileage40,593 mi
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PrsNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PrsOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAILED · 29 Oct 2014
Test date29 Oct 2014
Expiry
Test number945302604355
Mileage34,888 mi
PrsNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
User Enteredrear exaust box corroded
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 29 Oct 2014
Test date29 Oct 2014
Expiry30 Oct 2015
Test number888882904324
Mileage34,888 mi
User Enteredrear exaust box corroded
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 17 Oct 2013
Test date17 Oct 2013
Expiry30 Oct 2014
Test number718560393295
Mileage31,187 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredExhaust corroding
FAILED · 17 Oct 2013
Test date17 Oct 2013
Expiry
Test number467590293203
Mileage31,183 mi
DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredExhaust corroding
PASSED · 24 Oct 2012
Test date24 Oct 2012
Expiry30 Oct 2013
Test number259498192298
Mileage26,193 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
User EnteredNon obligatory mirror damaged
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FAILED · 24 Oct 2012
Test date24 Oct 2012
Expiry
Test number238828692280
Mileage26,193 mi
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)
AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
User EnteredNon obligatory mirror damaged
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 31 Oct 2011
Test date31 Oct 2011
Expiry30 Oct 2012
Test number929064701330
Mileage24,108 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 21 Oct 2010
Test date21 Oct 2010
Expiry20 Oct 2011
Test number111664890231
Mileage21,709 mi
PASSED · 21 Oct 2009
Test date21 Oct 2009
Expiry20 Oct 2010
Test number304864899283
Mileage19,038 mi
FAILED · 21 Oct 2009
Test date21 Oct 2009
Expiry
Test number984434199283
Mileage19,038 mi
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
PASSED · 19 Sep 2008
Test date19 Sep 2008
Expiry18 Sep 2009
Test number901293468293
Mileage15,795 mi