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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Red

V486 SWT
MOTExpired
MOT due26 Jun 2026
First reg30 Nov 1999
Mileage127,612 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

26 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 23 February 2026.

PASSED · 27 Jun 2025
Test date27 Jun 2025
Expiry26 Jun 2026
Test number443598571350
Mileage127,612 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))
FAILED · 25 Jun 2025
Test date25 Jun 2025
Expiry—
Test number388875639180
Mileage127,610 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))
MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 May 2024
Test date17 May 2024
Expiry16 May 2025
Test number822342738478
Mileage124,936 mi
AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play OSR AND NSR (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 20 Jun 2023
Test date20 Jun 2023
Expiry15 Jul 2024
Test number501220338927
Mileage121,919 mi
AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 20 Jun 2023
Test date20 Jun 2023
Expiry—
Test number131250706115
Mileage121,919 mi
AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too high above zero line-beamset (4.1.2 (a))
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too high above zero line-beamset (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 Jun 2022
Test date28 Jun 2022
Expiry15 Jul 2023
Test number608599273333
Mileage117,935 mi
Advisoryunable to carry out full inspection of some components due to applied material underside
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))
PASSED · 12 Jul 2021
Test date12 Jul 2021
Expiry15 Jul 2022
Test number115183697562
Mileage113,787 mi
PASSED · 16 Jul 2020
Test date16 Jul 2020
Expiry15 Jul 2021
Test number361496845202
Mileage110,763 mi
AdvisoryUnderneath has applied protection
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 15 Mar 2019
Test date15 Mar 2019
Expiry3 Oct 2020
Test number768566097471
Mileage105,737 mi
Advisoryunable to carry out full inspection of all components due to applied material on underbody of vehicle structure
PASSED · 30 Mar 2018
Test date30 Mar 2018
Expiry3 Apr 2019
Test number256088546606
Mileage101,561 mi
AdvisoryUnable to fully examine all brakes pipes due to applied protection
FAILED · 29 Mar 2018
Test date29 Mar 2018
Expiry—
Test number608730643164
Mileage101,588 mi
FailBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
FailNearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
AdvisoryUnable to fully examine all brakes pipes due to applied protection
PASSED · 29 Mar 2017
Test date29 Mar 2017
Expiry3 Apr 2018
Test number408260030412
Mileage97,606 mi
PASSED · 28 Mar 2016
Test date28 Mar 2016
Expiry3 Apr 2017
Test number874522345873
Mileage93,815 mi
PASSED · 30 Mar 2015
Test date30 Mar 2015
Expiry3 Apr 2016
Test number858059985018
Mileage90,025 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
User EnteredN/S wiper blade damaged
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 4 Apr 2014
Test date4 Apr 2014
Expiry3 Apr 2015
Test number628964094002
Mileage86,115 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 1 Apr 2013
Test date1 Apr 2013
Expiry3 Apr 2014
Test number585581393050
Mileage82,139 mi
PASSED · 2 Apr 2012
Test date2 Apr 2012
Expiry3 Apr 2013
Test number876083892050
Mileage78,435 mi
PASSED · 4 Apr 2011
Test date4 Apr 2011
Expiry3 Apr 2012
Test number669144191007
Mileage74,528 mi
PASSED · 29 Mar 2010
Test date29 Mar 2010
Expiry30 Mar 2011
Test number913758780020
Mileage70,972 mi
User Enteredvehicle undersealed. difficult to fully check
PASSED · 31 Mar 2009
Test date31 Mar 2009
Expiry30 Mar 2010
Test number762960599014
Mileage66,370 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FAILED · 30 Mar 2009
Test date30 Mar 2009
Expiry—
Test number713689189039
Mileage66,370 mi
FailNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
PASSED · 28 Mar 2008
Test date28 Mar 2008
Expiry27 Mar 2009
Test number154378088053
Mileage61,661 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 26 Mar 2008
Test date26 Mar 2008
Expiry—
Test number652416888062
Mileage61,661 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FailRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 1 Mar 2007
Test date1 Mar 2007
Expiry29 Feb 2008
Test number170830867088
Mileage55,959 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 22 Feb 2006
Test date22 Feb 2006
Expiry21 Feb 2007
Test number124933356004
Mileage47,400 mi
FAILED · 21 Feb 2006
Test date21 Feb 2006
Expiry—
Test number252952456071
Mileage47,400 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)