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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Silver

W2MP R
MOTExpired
MOT due16 Mar 2026
First reg31 May 2006
Mileage143,718 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 17 November 2025.

PASSED · 17 Mar 2025
Test date17 Mar 2025
Expiry16 Mar 2026
Test number330772230960
Mileage143,718 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 6 Mar 2025
Test date6 Mar 2025
Expiry
Test number918596551942
Mileage143,713 mi
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 27 Feb 2025
Test date27 Feb 2025
Expiry
Test number712497025483
Mileage143,688 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens deteriorated-beam image/intensity reduced
AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens deteriorated-beam image/intensity reduced
MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 20 Feb 2024
Test date20 Feb 2024
Expiry27 Feb 2025
Test number205600876998
Mileage129,028 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED · 19 Feb 2024
Test date19 Feb 2024
Expiry
Test number378737084612
Mileage129,028 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED · 27 Feb 2023
Test date27 Feb 2023
Expiry27 Feb 2024
Test number766120637765
Mileage117,362 mi
AdvisoryNSR/OSR headrests missing
MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 24 Feb 2023
Test date24 Feb 2023
Expiry
Test number860317932540
Mileage117,361 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
AdvisoryNSR/OSR headrests missing
MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Upper 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))
MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 Feb 2022
Test date28 Feb 2022
Expiry27 Feb 2023
Test number779443220530
Mileage104,028 mi
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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi detaching (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 28 Feb 2022
Test date28 Feb 2022
Expiry
Test number876345613320
Mileage104,028 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi detaching (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated no circlip (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 25 Feb 2021
Test date25 Feb 2021
Expiry24 Feb 2022
Test number501714207191
Mileage97,981 mi
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MinorRear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High Level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 23 Feb 2021
Test date23 Feb 2021
Expiry
Test number124229873767
Mileage97,974 mi
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
MajorRear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MajorOffside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
MinorRear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High Level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 31 Jan 2020
Test date31 Jan 2020
Expiry7 Feb 2021
Test number689275360354
Mileage85,557 mi
AdvisoryHandbrake travel long
MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 Bulbs/Leds (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryn/s/f lower arm rear bush incorrectly fitted
FAILED · 30 Jan 2020
Test date30 Jan 2020
Expiry
Test number595158281835
Mileage85,557 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryHandbrake travel long
MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 Bulbs/Leds (4.3.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low - o/s smooth on edges
Advisoryn/s/f lower arm rear bush incorrectly fitted
PASSED · 8 Feb 2019
Test date8 Feb 2019
Expiry7 Feb 2020
Test number143730760425
Mileage67,006 mi
PASSED · 9 Mar 2018
Test date9 Mar 2018
Expiry17 Mar 2019
Test number262938735700
Mileage62,117 mi
PASSED · 25 Feb 2017
Test date25 Feb 2017
Expiry17 Mar 2018
Test number554560900716
Mileage55,088 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 18 Mar 2016
Test date18 Mar 2016
Expiry17 Mar 2017
Test number333499123243
Mileage49,003 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 18 Apr 2015
Test date18 Apr 2015
Expiry24 Apr 2016
Test number886338405146
Mileage46,565 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)
User Enteredfront brake discs worn
PASSED · 25 Apr 2014
Test date25 Apr 2014
Expiry24 Apr 2015
Test number468405814136
Mileage45,434 mi
User Enteredfront brake discs worn
User Enteredo/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
FAILED · 25 Apr 2014
Test date25 Apr 2014
Expiry
Test number779105014121
Mileage45,434 mi
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredfront brake discs worn
User Enteredo/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
PASSED · 9 Mar 2013
Test date9 Mar 2013
Expiry25 Mar 2014
Test number878048263013
Mileage43,722 mi
FAILED · 7 Mar 2013
Test date7 Mar 2013
Expiry
Test number799196163045
Mileage43,720 mi
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 26 Mar 2012
Test date26 Mar 2012
Expiry25 Mar 2013
Test number109686182425
Mileage41,123 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredn/s/f wishbone compliance bush starting to split
User Enteredwiper blades deteriorating
PASSED · 19 Feb 2011
Test date19 Feb 2011
Expiry18 Feb 2012
Test number206100451001
Mileage37,962 mi
PASSED · 8 Feb 2010
Test date8 Feb 2010
Expiry7 Feb 2011
Test number473169630078
Mileage29,246 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing