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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Red

VX13 LYW
MOTExpired
MOT due13 Nov 2025
First reg14 Mar 2013
Mileage168,291 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

13 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 11 November 2025.

FAILED · 11 Nov 2025
Test date11 Nov 2025
Expiry
Test number397907328156
Mileage168,291 mi
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 14 Nov 2024
Test date14 Nov 2024
Expiry13 Nov 2025
Test number825145993053
Mileage159,132 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 9 Nov 2024
Test date9 Nov 2024
Expiry
Test number309734273279
Mileage159,130 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding hand brake stuck on (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 28 Sep 2023
Test date28 Sep 2023
Expiry29 Sep 2024
Test number796128671056
Mileage145,450 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAILED · 27 Sep 2023
Test date27 Sep 2023
Expiry
Test number892776147438
Mileage145,450 mi
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront both drop links have slight play
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED · 27 Sep 2022
Test date27 Sep 2022
Expiry29 Sep 2023
Test number152035668204
Mileage130,123 mi
Advisoryboth rear bump stops split
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))
AdvisoryCoolant leak
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 24 Sep 2021
Test date24 Sep 2021
Expiry29 Sep 2022
Test number882389316725
Mileage113,243 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured door indicator also has damage (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED · 30 Sep 2020
Test date30 Sep 2020
Expiry29 Sep 2021
Test number271002441375
Mileage95,930 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 2 May 2019
Test date2 May 2019
Expiry5 Nov 2020
Test number416706418856
Mileage73,492 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 · 25 Apr 2018
Test date25 Apr 2018
Expiry5 May 2019
Test number477186597608
Mileage55,578 mi
PASSED · 12 Apr 2017
Test date12 Apr 2017
Expiry5 May 2018
Test number955519558361
Mileage38,053 mi
PASSED · 6 May 2016
Test date6 May 2016
Expiry5 May 2017
Test number962450830746
Mileage21,582 mi
PASSED · 1 Mar 2016
Test date1 Mar 2016
Expiry13 Mar 2017
Test number339533874551
Mileage20,673 mi
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)