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POLO · Grey

VE53 WLP
MOTExpired
MOT due22 Feb 2026
First reg18 Dec 2003
Mileage97,934 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 27 April 2026.

PASSED · 20 Feb 2025
Test date20 Feb 2025
Expiry22 Feb 2026
Test number742234890890
Mileage97,934 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 20 Feb 2025
Test date20 Feb 2025
Expiry
Test number726205157168
Mileage97,932 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 8 Feb 2024
Test date8 Feb 2024
Expiry22 Feb 2025
Test number757971954743
Mileage96,085 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear muffler has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 8 Feb 2024
Test date8 Feb 2024
Expiry
Test number540632601285
Mileage96,085 mi
PrsWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear muffler has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 23 Feb 2023
Test date23 Feb 2023
Expiry22 Feb 2024
Test number158448382122
Mileage94,549 mi
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisoryunderside of vehicle corroded
PASSED · 17 Feb 2022
Test date17 Feb 2022
Expiry16 Feb 2023
Test number302295963531
Mileage92,869 mi
AdvisoryUnderside vehicle rusty
MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 16 Feb 2022
Test date16 Feb 2022
Expiry
Test number909509267669
Mileage92,864 mi
MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryUnderside vehicle rusty
MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 Feb 2021
Test date17 Feb 2021
Expiry16 Feb 2022
Test number902771076751
Mileage91,996 mi
FAILED · 3 Feb 2021
Test date3 Feb 2021
Expiry
Test number181757885206
Mileage91,977 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 30 Jan 2020
Test date30 Jan 2020
Expiry6 Feb 2021
Test number610103408089
Mileage85,857 mi
FAILED · 30 Jan 2020
Test date30 Jan 2020
Expiry
Test number863113458199
Mileage85,857 mi
DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
MajorEmissions not tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 22 Jan 2019
Test date22 Jan 2019
Expiry6 Feb 2020
Test number729430706246
Mileage78,250 mi
FAILED · 22 Jan 2019
Test date22 Jan 2019
Expiry
Test number958606086707
Mileage78,250 mi
MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisoryslight blow on centre exhaust
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 7 Feb 2018
Test date7 Feb 2018
Expiry6 Feb 2019
Test number603627134790
Mileage74,809 mi
Advisoryslight corrosion on all discs
PASSED · 1 Feb 2017
Test date1 Feb 2017
Expiry4 Feb 2018
Test number159674045397
Mileage73,728 mi
Advisoryengine light illuminated
PASSED · 5 Feb 2016
Test date5 Feb 2016
Expiry4 Feb 2017
Test number975333358233
Mileage71,498 mi
FAILED · 4 Feb 2016
Test date4 Feb 2016
Expiry
Test number971673899324
Mileage71,494 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
FailCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisoryrear discs corroded
PASSED · 3 Feb 2015
Test date3 Feb 2015
Expiry2 Feb 2016
Test number888884835099
Mileage68,996 mi
PASSED · 28 Nov 2013
Test date28 Nov 2013
Expiry28 Nov 2014
Test number605452333377
Mileage68,539 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
User Enteredrear exhaust box is rust corroded
FAILED · 27 Nov 2013
Test date27 Nov 2013
Expiry
Test number428991233481
Mileage68,538 mi
FailNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User Enteredrear exhaust box is rust corroded
PASSED · 29 Nov 2012
Test date29 Nov 2012
Expiry28 Nov 2013
Test number255104832374
Mileage66,787 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
User Enteredo/sf tyre wearing on inner treads and splitting on outer wall
FAILED · 27 Nov 2012
Test date27 Nov 2012
Expiry
Test number829132132340
Mileage66,786 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
User Enteredo/sf tyre wearing on inner treads and splitting on outer wall
PASSED · 29 Nov 2011
Test date29 Nov 2011
Expiry28 Nov 2012
Test number985083031339
Mileage63,074 mi
FAILED · 29 Nov 2011
Test date29 Nov 2011
Expiry
Test number426053931425
Mileage63,074 mi
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FAILED · 3 Nov 2010
Test date3 Nov 2010
Expiry
Test number494867800336
Mileage57,559 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 3 Nov 2010
Test date3 Nov 2010
Expiry2 Nov 2011
Test number540857100345
Mileage57,559 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 3 Mar 2010
Test date3 Mar 2010
Expiry2 Mar 2011
Test number124892560021
Mileage56,928 mi
FAILED · 3 Mar 2010
Test date3 Mar 2010
Expiry
Test number612622160015
Mileage56,928 mi
FailNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
PASSED · 9 Sep 2009
Test date9 Sep 2009
Expiry8 Sep 2010
Test number184902959214
Mileage52,836 mi
PASSED · 18 Dec 2008
Test date18 Dec 2008
Expiry18 Dec 2009
Test number773363558346
Mileage46,319 mi
FAILED · 17 Dec 2008
Test date17 Dec 2008
Expiry
Test number324642158324
Mileage46,319 mi
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 17 Dec 2007
Test date17 Dec 2007
Expiry18 Dec 2008
Test number671251757335
Mileage38,418 mi
PASSED · 7 Dec 2006
Test date7 Dec 2006
Expiry18 Dec 2007
Test number872331146319
Mileage32,559 mi