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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Silver

VE53 FFH
MOTValid
MOT due24 Aug 2026
First reg31 Oct 2003
Mileage97,265 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 7 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 7 January 2026.

PASSED · 25 Aug 2025
Test date25 Aug 2025
Expiry24 Aug 2026
Test number828302506707
Mileage97,265 mi
PASSED · 3 Aug 2023
Test date3 Aug 2023
Expiry8 Aug 2024
Test number316429840539
Mileage91,573 mi
MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 3 Aug 2023
Test date3 Aug 2023
Expiry
Test number758009457830
Mileage91,573 mi
MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 3 Aug 2022
Test date3 Aug 2022
Expiry8 Aug 2023
Test number123638179608
Mileage79,411 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 3 Aug 2022
Test date3 Aug 2022
Expiry
Test number564275764691
Mileage79,411 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 29 Jul 2021
Test date29 Jul 2021
Expiry8 Aug 2022
Test number128977113737
Mileage68,831 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
PASSED · 31 Jul 2020
Test date31 Jul 2020
Expiry8 Aug 2021
Test number689366899488
Mileage64,672 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 5 Aug 2019
Test date5 Aug 2019
Expiry8 Aug 2020
Test number619457946928
Mileage57,415 mi
MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
PASSED · 8 Aug 2018
Test date8 Aug 2018
Expiry8 Aug 2019
Test number488578723491
Mileage49,448 mi
FAILED · 8 Aug 2018
Test date8 Aug 2018
Expiry
Test number620454166194
Mileage49,447 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorFuel hose leaking at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front near limit & worn on inner edge
PASSED · 9 Aug 2017
Test date9 Aug 2017
Expiry8 Aug 2018
Test number997025518503
Mileage41,106 mi
FAILED · 8 Aug 2017
Test date8 Aug 2017
Expiry
Test number718586965937
Mileage41,106 mi
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 17 Oct 2016
Test date17 Oct 2016
Expiry31 Oct 2017
Test number758421243893
Mileage40,304 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 5 Oct 2015
Test date5 Oct 2015
Expiry31 Oct 2016
Test number880623637252
Mileage39,973 mi
PASSED · 30 Oct 2014
Test date30 Oct 2014
Expiry31 Oct 2015
Test number248443804379
Mileage39,697 mi
PASSED · 24 Oct 2013
Test date24 Oct 2013
Expiry31 Oct 2014
Test number936707493293
Mileage39,226 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 24 Oct 2012
Test date24 Oct 2012
Expiry31 Oct 2013
Test number518898292217
Mileage38,636 mi
User Enteredfront pads low
User Entereddamage to n/s/f tyre side wall
PASSED · 25 Oct 2011
Test date25 Oct 2011
Expiry31 Oct 2012
Test number657198091211
Mileage37,817 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Enteredrear discs corroded
PASSED · 18 Oct 2010
Test date18 Oct 2010
Expiry31 Oct 2011
Test number541701190264
Mileage37,708 mi
PASSED · 28 Oct 2009
Test date28 Oct 2009
Expiry31 Oct 2010
Test number403861109390
Mileage34,153 mi
User Enteredo/s/f tyre wearing heavily on inner edge
User Enteredfront tyres starting to perish
FAILED · 28 Oct 2009
Test date28 Oct 2009
Expiry
Test number580631509319
Mileage34,153 mi
PrsNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PrsOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
User Enteredo/s/f tyre wearing heavily on inner edge
User Enteredfront tyres starting to perish
PASSED · 18 Oct 2008
Test date18 Oct 2008
Expiry31 Oct 2009
Test number871102498217
Mileage28,705 mi
PASSED · 26 Oct 2007
Test date26 Oct 2007
Expiry31 Oct 2008
Test number533039897254
Mileage22,877 mi
PASSED · 21 Oct 2006
Test date21 Oct 2006
Expiry31 Oct 2007
Test number580394596232
Mileage17,291 mi