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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Silver

VK53 FAA
MOTExpired
MOT due21 Nov 2025
First reg30 Sep 2003
Mileage120,385 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 14 November 2025.

PASSED · 22 Nov 2024
Test date22 Nov 2024
Expiry21 Nov 2025
Test number819878164475
Mileage120,385 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 14 Nov 2023
Test date14 Nov 2023
Expiry16 Nov 2024
Test number428514373430
Mileage118,832 mi
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 14 Nov 2023
Test date14 Nov 2023
Expiry
Test number787059534048
Mileage118,832 mi
PrsOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 17 Nov 2022
Test date17 Nov 2022
Expiry16 Nov 2023
Test number532628109918
Mileage117,655 mi
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 5 Nov 2021
Test date5 Nov 2021
Expiry11 Nov 2022
Test number796976271808
Mileage115,689 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED · 6 Nov 2020
Test date6 Nov 2020
Expiry11 Nov 2021
Test number310709198875
Mileage113,412 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 6 Nov 2020
Test date6 Nov 2020
Expiry
Test number430482437025
Mileage113,412 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PrsNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
PrsOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED · 12 Apr 2019
Test date12 Apr 2019
Expiry11 Nov 2020
Test number327503770530
Mileage109,486 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 11 May 2018
Test date11 May 2018
Expiry11 May 2019
Test number513025539960
Mileage107,250 mi
FAILED · 11 May 2018
Test date11 May 2018
Expiry
Test number941052090525
Mileage107,250 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PrsOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PASSED · 21 Apr 2017
Test date21 Apr 2017
Expiry11 May 2018
Test number215833275172
Mileage105,370 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low on tread and worn on edges
FAILED · 7 Apr 2017
Test date7 Apr 2017
Expiry
Test number918470371026
Mileage105,366 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Both sides (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low on tread and worn on edges
PASSED · 12 May 2016
Test date12 May 2016
Expiry11 May 2017
Test number360370206474
Mileage103,788 mi
FAILED · 5 May 2016
Test date5 May 2016
Expiry
Test number853462028152
Mileage103,758 mi
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Big Round Bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 30 Oct 2014
Test date30 Oct 2014
Expiry
Test number717293004366
Mileage99,347 mi
PrsAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredOff side front tyre worn on edge
User EnteredNear side mirror glass missing
PASSED · 30 Oct 2014
Test date30 Oct 2014
Expiry29 Oct 2015
Test number166473304309
Mileage99,347 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredOff side front tyre worn on edge
User EnteredNear side mirror glass missing
PASSED · 25 May 2013
Test date25 May 2013
Expiry17 Jun 2014
Test number308845743161
Mileage94,246 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
PASSED · 18 Jun 2012
Test date18 Jun 2012
Expiry17 Jun 2013
Test number325740872183
Mileage89,786 mi
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 18 Jun 2012
Test date18 Jun 2012
Expiry
Test number355780572170
Mileage89,786 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 13 May 2011
Test date13 May 2011
Expiry12 May 2012
Test number275403831120
Mileage82,840 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 10 May 2011
Test date10 May 2011
Expiry
Test number796420131126
Mileage82,840 mi
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 20 Apr 2010
Test date20 Apr 2010
Expiry1 May 2011
Test number263780710107
Mileage76,234 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
PASSED · 27 Apr 2009
Test date27 Apr 2009
Expiry1 May 2010
Test number820247719132
Mileage69,556 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 20 Apr 2009
Test date20 Apr 2009
Expiry
Test number460650819111
Mileage69,521 mi
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 28 Apr 2008
Test date28 Apr 2008
Expiry1 May 2009
Test number551029618193
Mileage62,921 mi
PASSED · 2 May 2007
Test date2 May 2007
Expiry1 May 2008
Test number204582027442
Mileage56,929 mi