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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Silver

VK08 TFO
MOTExpired
MOT due24 Jan 2026
First reg27 Mar 2008
Mileage145,873 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

18 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 5 January 2026.

PASSED · 25 Jan 2025
Test date25 Jan 2025
Expiry24 Jan 2026
Test number202723217112
Mileage145,873 mi
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 20 Jan 2024
Test date20 Jan 2024
Expiry24 Jan 2025
Test number387188964220
Mileage140,557 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
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))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 20 Jan 2024
Test date20 Jan 2024
Expiry
Test number923404997238
Mileage140,557 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 20 Jan 2023
Test date20 Jan 2023
Expiry24 Jan 2024
Test number597426886957
Mileage133,295 mi
FAILED · 20 Jan 2023
Test date20 Jan 2023
Expiry
Test number711698285544
Mileage133,295 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 20 Jan 2022
Test date20 Jan 2022
Expiry24 Jan 2023
Test number839131443574
Mileage123,968 mi
PASSED · 25 Jan 2021
Test date25 Jan 2021
Expiry24 Jan 2022
Test number541344602223
Mileage114,123 mi
FAILED · 25 Jan 2021
Test date25 Jan 2021
Expiry
Test number489032173858
Mileage114,119 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 10 Jul 2019
Test date10 Jul 2019
Expiry19 Jan 2021
Test number360080695137
Mileage96,693 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 9 Jul 2019
Test date9 Jul 2019
Expiry
Test number950565179010
Mileage96,693 mi
MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisoryreverse light not working
MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 20 Jul 2018
Test date20 Jul 2018
Expiry19 Jul 2019
Test number888901947257
Mileage88,284 mi
FAILED · 20 Jul 2018
Test date20 Jul 2018
Expiry
Test number620807708714
Mileage88,284 mi
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 15 Sep 2017
Test date15 Sep 2017
Expiry21 Sep 2018
Test number173871781939
Mileage75,291 mi
PASSED · 22 Sep 2016
Test date22 Sep 2016
Expiry21 Sep 2017
Test number946279310579
Mileage61,341 mi
PASSED · 16 Mar 2016
Test date16 Mar 2016
Expiry15 Mar 2017
Test number584164293770
Mileage58,849 mi
PASSED · 26 Feb 2015
Test date26 Feb 2015
Expiry9 Mar 2016
Test number878237255041
Mileage53,215 mi
PASSED · 10 Mar 2014
Test date10 Mar 2014
Expiry9 Mar 2015
Test number225479564097
Mileage48,018 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 8 Apr 2013
Test date8 Apr 2013
Expiry13 Apr 2014
Test number395168393065
Mileage42,481 mi
PASSED · 10 Apr 2012
Test date10 Apr 2012
Expiry13 Apr 2013
Test number597171302179
Mileage31,360 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
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 · 14 Apr 2011
Test date14 Apr 2011
Expiry13 Apr 2012
Test number818604401196
Mileage20,587 mi