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POLO · Red

WA51 AFO
MOTExpired
MOT due24 Feb 2026
First reg10 Sep 2001
Mileage95,011 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

24 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 5 January 2026.

PASSED · 25 Feb 2025
Test date25 Feb 2025
Expiry24 Feb 2026
Test number807160111362
Mileage95,011 mi
FAILED · 21 Feb 2025
Test date21 Feb 2025
Expiry
Test number799076717500
Mileage95,008 mi
MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
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))
PASSED · 23 Feb 2024
Test date23 Feb 2024
Expiry22 Feb 2025
Test number563576243027
Mileage86,126 mi
FAILED · 22 Feb 2024
Test date22 Feb 2024
Expiry
Test number481769205565
Mileage86,126 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED · 20 Mar 2023
Test date20 Mar 2023
Expiry25 Mar 2024
Test number764909346200
Mileage84,299 mi
FAILED · 18 Mar 2023
Test date18 Mar 2023
Expiry
Test number364988279776
Mileage84,292 mi
MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 22 Mar 2022
Test date22 Mar 2022
Expiry25 Mar 2023
Test number756482740384
Mileage82,764 mi
FAILED · 22 Mar 2022
Test date22 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number363462188579
Mileage82,764 mi
PrsOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 17 Mar 2021
Test date17 Mar 2021
Expiry25 Mar 2022
Test number167938854852
Mileage82,518 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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 16 Mar 2021
Test date16 Mar 2021
Expiry
Test number172228828329
Mileage82,518 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 18 Mar 2020
Test date18 Mar 2020
Expiry25 Mar 2021
Test number360751114206
Mileage79,122 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED · 17 Mar 2020
Test date17 Mar 2020
Expiry
Test number682462953153
Mileage79,122 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 26 Mar 2019
Test date26 Mar 2019
Expiry25 Mar 2020
Test number116520538728
Mileage73,662 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement some cracking offsided & nearside bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corrored
PASSED · 10 Aug 2018
Test date10 Aug 2018
Expiry30 Aug 2019
Test number196269944994
Mileage71,341 mi
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront tyres ageing
PASSED · 8 Aug 2017
Test date8 Aug 2017
Expiry30 Aug 2018
Test number904757277334
Mileage68,112 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking in tread
FAILED · 8 Aug 2017
Test date8 Aug 2017
Expiry
Test number608944037290
Mileage68,110 mi
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking in tread
PASSED · 4 Aug 2016
Test date4 Aug 2016
Expiry30 Aug 2017
Test number675555717051
Mileage62,902 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut in tread not to cord
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 4 Aug 2016
Test date4 Aug 2016
Expiry
Test number914914843474
Mileage62,902 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut in tread not to cord
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 13 Aug 2015
Test date13 Aug 2015
Expiry30 Aug 2016
Test number309795525272
Mileage59,933 mi
AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 4 Aug 2014
Test date4 Aug 2014
Expiry30 Aug 2015
Test number947096614253
Mileage57,416 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredcentre exhaust box rusty
PASSED · 1 Aug 2013
Test date1 Aug 2013
Expiry30 Aug 2014
Test number346593613235
Mileage54,040 mi
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
User Enteredslighly high rear brake imbalance
PASSED · 31 Jul 2012
Test date31 Jul 2012
Expiry30 Aug 2013
Test number966363012208
Mileage50,552 mi
AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 31 Jul 2012
Test date31 Jul 2012
Expiry
Test number889523312216
Mileage50,551 mi
DangerousOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 18 Aug 2011
Test date18 Aug 2011
Expiry30 Aug 2012
Test number577000931268
Mileage47,559 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 13 Aug 2010
Test date13 Aug 2010
Expiry30 Aug 2011
Test number110725920245
Mileage44,753 mi
User Enteredo/s/f tyre worn on edges.
PASSED · 19 Aug 2009
Test date19 Aug 2009
Expiry30 Aug 2010
Test number800841039223
Mileage42,411 mi
FAILED · 18 Aug 2009
Test date18 Aug 2009
Expiry
Test number313050339218
Mileage42,404 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 15 Aug 2008
Test date15 Aug 2008
Expiry30 Aug 2009
Test number312458928428
Mileage39,964 mi
User Enteredstonechips to windscreen
User Enteredparts of exhaust system starting to rust
User Enteredrear exhaust box rusty
User Enteredundercutting to front brake discs
User Enteredoffside front lower suspension arm rear bush splitting
User Enteredpin hole nearside front outer constant velocity joint boot
User Enteredoffside rear tyre 2mm raised tread area
FAILED · 15 Aug 2008
Test date15 Aug 2008
Expiry
Test number700868728266
Mileage39,964 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
User Enteredstonechips to windscreen
User Enteredparts of exhaust system starting to rust
User Enteredrear exhaust box rusty
User Enteredundercutting to front brake discs
User Enteredoffside front lower suspension arm rear bush splitting
User Enteredpin hole nearside front outer constant velocity joint boot
User Enteredoffside rear tyre 2mm raised tread area
PASSED · 15 Aug 2007
Test date15 Aug 2007
Expiry30 Aug 2008
Test number673507027221
Mileage36,944 mi
User Enteredsmall stonechips to windscreen
User Enteredrear exhaust box rusty
User Enteredbit of play in steering rack
User Enteredbit of wear to front and rear brake discs
User Enterednearside rear tyre 2mm raised tread area
FAILED · 15 Aug 2007
Test date15 Aug 2007
Expiry
Test number421777127235
Mileage36,944 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
User Enteredsmall stonechips to windscreen
User Enteredbrake fluid a bit low
User Enteredrear exhaust box rusty
User Enteredbit of play in steering rack
User Enteredbit of wear to front and rear brake discs
User Enterednearside rear tyre 2mm raised tread area
PASSED · 17 Aug 2006
Test date17 Aug 2006
Expiry30 Aug 2007
Test number563099226228
Mileage30,846 mi
FAILED · 17 Aug 2006
Test date17 Aug 2006
Expiry
Test number980369026272
Mileage30,846 mi
PrsOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
PASSED · 30 Aug 2005
Test date30 Aug 2005
Expiry30 Aug 2006
Test number723112645232
Mileage24,801 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)