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POLO · Grey

SW56 JSZ
MOTExpired
MOT due6 Dec 2025
First reg29 Jan 2007
Mileage99,847 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 8 June 2026.

FAILED · 19 Nov 2025
Test date19 Nov 2025
Expiry
Test number874505932229
Mileage99,847 mi
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
PASSED · 25 Nov 2024
Test date25 Nov 2024
Expiry6 Dec 2025
Test number453597699382
Mileage93,995 mi
FAILED · 22 Nov 2024
Test date22 Nov 2024
Expiry
Test number559097337392
Mileage93,993 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 7 Dec 2023
Test date7 Dec 2023
Expiry6 Dec 2024
Test number225944352857
Mileage90,290 mi
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 30 Nov 2022
Test date30 Nov 2022
Expiry29 Nov 2023
Test number560478905329
Mileage85,205 mi
MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 29 Nov 2021
Test date29 Nov 2021
Expiry28 Nov 2022
Test number269840135017
Mileage79,464 mi
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 18 Nov 2021
Test date18 Nov 2021
Expiry
Test number745528581229
Mileage79,252 mi
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 18 Jan 2021
Test date18 Jan 2021
Expiry22 Jan 2022
Test number238547293511
Mileage75,783 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 14 Jan 2021
Test date14 Jan 2021
Expiry
Test number853469208128
Mileage75,770 mi
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 20 Jan 2020
Test date20 Jan 2020
Expiry22 Jan 2021
Test number947118435598
Mileage69,041 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 17 Jan 2020
Test date17 Jan 2020
Expiry
Test number501852836651
Mileage69,035 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 23 Jan 2019
Test date23 Jan 2019
Expiry22 Jan 2020
Test number740732476657
Mileage61,471 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
FAILED · 16 Jan 2019
Test date16 Jan 2019
Expiry
Test number678262240296
Mileage61,286 mi
MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MajorBattery leaking (4.13 (b))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Damaged (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED · 12 Jan 2018
Test date12 Jan 2018
Expiry17 Jan 2019
Test number546292202705
Mileage50,378 mi
FAILED · 11 Jan 2018
Test date11 Jan 2018
Expiry
Test number945120036772
Mileage50,373 mi
FailOffside 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)
FailNearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
FailOffside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
PASSED · 18 Jan 2017
Test date18 Jan 2017
Expiry17 Jan 2018
Test number314957269930
Mileage41,081 mi
PASSED · 17 Jan 2017
Test date17 Jan 2017
Expiry29 Jan 2018
Test number628799422467
Mileage41,081 mi
Advisoryexhaust flexi pipe split but no excessive leak
FAILED · 17 Jan 2017
Test date17 Jan 2017
Expiry
Test number975374545218
Mileage41,081 mi
PrsWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
Advisoryexhaust flexi pipe split but no excessive leak
PASSED · 13 Jan 2016
Test date13 Jan 2016
Expiry29 Jan 2017
Test number505448520207
Mileage30,440 mi
Advisorynail in offside rear Tyre
PASSED · 23 Jan 2015
Test date23 Jan 2015
Expiry29 Jan 2016
Test number977583125069
Mileage23,693 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 24 Jan 2014
Test date24 Jan 2014
Expiry29 Jan 2015
Test number975924224019
Mileage20,414 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
User Enteredslight bind detected at front brakes
User Enteredexhaust system & clamps corroded
User Enteredexhaust flexi section deteriorated
PASSED · 21 Jan 2013
Test date21 Jan 2013
Expiry29 Jan 2014
Test number695601523014
Mileage17,544 mi
User Enteredall four tyres cracked/perished in grooves
User Enteredo/s/r tyre 2mm on inner edge
PASSED · 6 Jan 2012
Test date6 Jan 2012
Expiry29 Jan 2013
Test number898946202024
Mileage14,842 mi
User Enteredboth rear indicators showing white
User Enteredfront tyres slightly cracked between the treads
PASSED · 21 Jan 2011
Test date21 Jan 2011
Expiry29 Jan 2012
Test number668111321049
Mileage14,170 mi
PASSED · 26 Jan 2010
Test date26 Jan 2010
Expiry29 Jan 2011
Test number952456520000
Mileage10,294 mi