VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Blue

W501 WOY

MOTExpired

MOT due12 Jan 2026

First reg18 Jul 2000

Mileage148,018 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

25 years and 11 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 6 August 2025.

PASSED · 13 Jan 2025

Test date13 Jan 2025

Expiry12 Jan 2026

Test number569212345579

Mileage148,018 mi

AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side front (4.4.3 (a))

AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront tyre slightly cracked

FAILED · 9 Jan 2025

Test date9 Jan 2025

Expiry—

Test number571525570252

Mileage148,007 mi

MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side front (4.4.3 (a))

AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront tyre slightly cracked

PASSED · 15 Dec 2023

Test date15 Dec 2023

Expiry14 Dec 2024

Test number651010788954

Mileage146,655 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FAILED · 14 Dec 2023

Test date14 Dec 2023

Expiry—

Test number351240035629

Mileage146,651 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

PASSED · 29 Nov 2022

Test date29 Nov 2022

Expiry14 Dec 2023

Test number833767416058

Mileage144,616 mi

Advisoryboth rear discs slightly pitted

PASSED · 15 Dec 2021

Test date15 Dec 2021

Expiry14 Dec 2022

Test number512183512312

Mileage142,583 mi

FAILED · 14 Dec 2021

Test date14 Dec 2021

Expiry—

Test number950508501409

Mileage142,583 mi

MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

PASSED · 15 Dec 2020

Test date15 Dec 2020

Expiry14 Dec 2021

Test number132800761640

Mileage140,645 mi

FAILED · 14 Dec 2020

Test date14 Dec 2020

Expiry—

Test number504166871853

Mileage140,645 mi

MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat split and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

DangerousNearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

DangerousOffside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

PASSED · 10 Dec 2019

Test date10 Dec 2019

Expiry9 Dec 2020

Test number732216569892

Mileage138,167 mi

FAILED · 2 Dec 2019

Test date2 Dec 2019

Expiry—

Test number651812837571

Mileage138,167 mi

MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended trapped in rear seat tilt (7.1.2 (c))

MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification upper bearing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

PASSED · 10 Jul 2017

Test date10 Jul 2017

Expiry12 Jul 2018

Test number390534822907

Mileage131,320 mi

AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit from edge (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 5 Jul 2016

Test date5 Jul 2016

Expiry12 Jul 2017

Test number237319941702

Mileage118,362 mi

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Advisoryfront brake discs worn

FAILED · 4 Jul 2016

Test date4 Jul 2016

Expiry—

Test number435935473979

Mileage118,362 mi

FailNearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Advisoryfront brake discs worn

PASSED · 24 Jun 2015

Test date24 Jun 2015

Expiry12 Jul 2016

Test number785095775131

Mileage115,208 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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

PASSED · 27 Jun 2014

Test date27 Jun 2014

Expiry12 Jul 2015

Test number199178874165

Mileage112,394 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

PASSED · 17 Jun 2013

Test date17 Jun 2013

Expiry12 Jul 2014

Test number607488563128

Mileage108,583 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FAILED · 17 Jun 2013

Test date17 Jun 2013

Expiry—

Test number135908663157

Mileage108,583 mi

FailEmissions not tested (7.0)

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PASSED · 4 Jul 2012

Test date4 Jul 2012

Expiry12 Jul 2013

Test number785496582123

Mileage105,838 mi

PASSED · 14 Jun 2011

Test date14 Jun 2011

Expiry12 Jul 2012

Test number385105961130

Mileage101,754 mi

PASSED · 2 Jul 2010

Test date2 Jul 2010

Expiry12 Jul 2011

Test number910033080167

Mileage97,508 mi

FAILED · 1 Jul 2010

Test date1 Jul 2010

Expiry—

Test number134392280163

Mileage97,508 mi

FailOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

PASSED · 26 Jun 2009

Test date26 Jun 2009

Expiry12 Jul 2010

Test number824057079147

Mileage92,898 mi

AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

PASSED · 30 Jun 2008

Test date30 Jun 2008

Expiry12 Jul 2009

Test number331132288199

Mileage87,972 mi

FAILED · 30 Jun 2008

Test date30 Jun 2008

Expiry—

Test number124122188111

Mileage87,972 mi

FailOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

FAILED · 13 Jul 2007

Test date13 Jul 2007

Expiry—

Test number223324897444

Mileage81,511 mi

PrsNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

PASSED · 13 Jul 2007

Test date13 Jul 2007

Expiry12 Jul 2008

Test number962444397196

Mileage81,511 mi

PASSED · 23 Jun 2006

Test date23 Jun 2006

Expiry4 Jul 2007

Test number420624976103

Mileage75,187 mi

User EnteredPoor front brake balance