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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Green

V266 LCF
MOTExpired
MOT due31 Mar 2024
First reg18 Dec 1999
Mileage145,859 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

26 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 25 August 2025.

PASSED · 1 Apr 2023
Test date1 Apr 2023
Expiry31 Mar 2024
Test number482813077613
Mileage145,859 mi
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 1 Apr 2023
Test date1 Apr 2023
Expiry
Test number117040859744
Mileage145,859 mi
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PrsNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 12 Feb 2022
Test date12 Feb 2022
Expiry14 Feb 2023
Test number127339117398
Mileage131,341 mi
PASSED · 15 Feb 2021
Test date15 Feb 2021
Expiry14 Feb 2022
Test number731155511614
Mileage122,126 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 8 Feb 2021
Test date8 Feb 2021
Expiry
Test number234156678631
Mileage122,124 mi
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 12 Jul 2019
Test date12 Jul 2019
Expiry11 Jan 2021
Test number643477941236
Mileage115,182 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 9 Jul 2019
Test date9 Jul 2019
Expiry
Test number129256220865
Mileage115,172 mi
MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear silencer and pipework missing (8.1.1 (a))
MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust missing (8.2.1.2 (d))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 30 Oct 2018
Test date30 Oct 2018
Expiry9 Nov 2019
Test number628009520314
Mileage110,067 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axel bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axel bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
FAILED · 29 Oct 2018
Test date29 Oct 2018
Expiry
Test number842575300831
Mileage110,067 mi
PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PrsOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PrsRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axel bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axel bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast 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))
PASSED · 17 Oct 2017
Test date17 Oct 2017
Expiry9 Nov 2018
Test number422645267192
Mileage102,736 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
FAILED · 17 Oct 2017
Test date17 Oct 2017
Expiry
Test number564854140267
Mileage102,736 mi
FailNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
PrsOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PASSED · 4 Nov 2016
Test date4 Nov 2016
Expiry9 Nov 2017
Test number320119763893
Mileage94,537 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED · 3 Nov 2016
Test date3 Nov 2016
Expiry
Test number107724982433
Mileage94,537 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PrsNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PrsOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PrsOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 19 Oct 2015
Test date19 Oct 2015
Expiry9 Nov 2016
Test number313015166819
Mileage82,685 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 15 Oct 2015
Test date15 Oct 2015
Expiry
Test number620947027625
Mileage82,685 mi
FailHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
PASSED · 23 Oct 2014
Test date23 Oct 2014
Expiry9 Nov 2015
Test number567806394208
Mileage69,144 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 8 Nov 2013
Test date8 Nov 2013
Expiry9 Nov 2014
Test number825572213380
Mileage58,113 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PASSED · 2 Nov 2012
Test date2 Nov 2012
Expiry9 Nov 2013
Test number925957602362
Mileage50,358 mi
FAILED · 2 Nov 2012
Test date2 Nov 2012
Expiry
Test number595977202363
Mileage50,358 mi
FailNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 8 Nov 2011
Test date8 Nov 2011
Expiry9 Nov 2012
Test number819932211356
Mileage44,535 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 11 Oct 2010
Test date11 Oct 2010
Expiry9 Nov 2011
Test number754114580221
Mileage37,457 mi
User Enteredfront tyres worn inner edge
FAILED · 2 Nov 2009
Test date2 Nov 2009
Expiry
Test number954356409373
Mileage33,775 mi
PrsFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED · 2 Nov 2009
Test date2 Nov 2009
Expiry9 Nov 2010
Test number860236009332
Mileage33,775 mi
PASSED · 3 Nov 2008
Test date3 Nov 2008
Expiry9 Nov 2009
Test number843378608315
Mileage30,996 mi
User Enteredadvise front wiper blades splitting
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 22 Oct 2007
Test date22 Oct 2007
Expiry9 Nov 2008
Test number630325897265
Mileage27,082 mi
PASSED · 24 Oct 2006
Test date24 Oct 2006
Expiry9 Nov 2007
Test number183787196211
Mileage24,671 mi
FAILED · 23 Oct 2006
Test date23 Oct 2006
Expiry
Test number270366196262
Mileage24,671 mi
FailOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
FailFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 24 Oct 2005
Test date24 Oct 2005
Expiry9 Nov 2006
Test number692697195297
Mileage21,654 mi
FAILED · 24 Oct 2005
Test date24 Oct 2005
Expiry
Test number491367395241
Mileage21,652 mi
FailNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)