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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Black

WJ05 BPE
MOTValid
MOT due18 Dec 2026
First reg13 Apr 2005
Mileage127,112 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

21 years and 2 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 4 April 2026.

PASSED · 19 Dec 2025
Test date19 Dec 2025
Expiry18 Dec 2026
Test number876914242416
Mileage127,112 mi
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front upper mounting-spring incorrectly fitted
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 17 Dec 2025
Test date17 Dec 2025
Expiry—
Test number976687527924
Mileage127,112 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front upper mounting-spring incorrectly fitted
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 Dec 2024
Test date17 Dec 2024
Expiry16 Dec 2025
Test number497914842475
Mileage120,661 mi
Advisoryreverse inoperative
MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 17 Dec 2024
Test date17 Dec 2024
Expiry—
Test number499370805360
Mileage120,661 mi
MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Advisoryreverse inoperative
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 15 Dec 2023
Test date15 Dec 2023
Expiry14 Dec 2024
Test number390433054221
Mileage113,359 mi
AdvisoryRear axle corroded
AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
FAILED · 7 Dec 2023
Test date7 Dec 2023
Expiry—
Test number698675268591
Mileage113,356 mi
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear axle corroded
AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 22 Nov 2022
Test date22 Nov 2022
Expiry3 Dec 2023
Test number740234592352
Mileage106,979 mi
FAILED · 22 Nov 2022
Test date22 Nov 2022
Expiry—
Test number368474044369
Mileage106,979 mi
MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside 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))
PASSED · 3 Dec 2021
Test date3 Dec 2021
Expiry3 Dec 2022
Test number215294762880
Mileage99,580 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 25 Nov 2020
Test date25 Nov 2020
Expiry3 Dec 2021
Test number197247276009
Mileage97,977 mi
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
PASSED · 4 Dec 2019
Test date4 Dec 2019
Expiry3 Dec 2020
Test number942677760189
Mileage97,378 mi
Advisoryrear exhaust box rusty
FAILED · 4 Dec 2019
Test date4 Dec 2019
Expiry—
Test number774636202438
Mileage97,377 mi
Advisoryrear exhaust box rusty
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 4 Jul 2018
Test date4 Jul 2018
Expiry9 Jul 2019
Test number878155184247
Mileage93,353 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 4 Jul 2018
Test date4 Jul 2018
Expiry—
Test number863426700042
Mileage93,353 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 8 Jul 2017
Test date8 Jul 2017
Expiry9 Jul 2018
Test number810330936360
Mileage87,463 mi
FAILED · 8 Jul 2017
Test date8 Jul 2017
Expiry—
Test number786776719958
Mileage87,463 mi
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FailOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 17 Jun 2016
Test date17 Jun 2016
Expiry9 Jul 2017
Test number423448359761
Mileage82,469 mi
AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisoryunder trays fitted
Advisoryrear exhaust box casing corroded
FAILED · 17 Jun 2016
Test date17 Jun 2016
Expiry—
Test number147181020914
Mileage82,469 mi
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FailOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisoryunder trays fitted
Advisoryrear exhaust box casing corroded
PASSED · 10 Jul 2015
Test date10 Jul 2015
Expiry9 Jul 2016
Test number818801195113
Mileage76,354 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
FAILED · 10 Jul 2015
Test date10 Jul 2015
Expiry—
Test number909881395103
Mileage76,354 mi
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
PASSED · 27 Jun 2014
Test date27 Jun 2014
Expiry7 Jul 2015
Test number486618774157
Mileage71,029 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
PASSED · 12 Jun 2013
Test date12 Jun 2013
Expiry7 Jul 2014
Test number238293863426
Mileage64,405 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredItems removed from driver's view prior to test
User EnteredVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
User Enteredboth front tyres starting to wear on inner edges
FAILED · 12 Jun 2013
Test date12 Jun 2013
Expiry—
Test number445653363104
Mileage64,405 mi
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredItems removed from driver's view prior to test
User EnteredVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
User Enteredboth front tyres starting to wear on inner edges
PASSED · 14 Jun 2012
Test date14 Jun 2012
Expiry7 Jul 2013
Test number579196762130
Mileage58,081 mi
FAILED · 14 Jun 2012
Test date14 Jun 2012
Expiry—
Test number266396862448
Mileage58,081 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PASSED · 28 Jun 2011
Test date28 Jun 2011
Expiry7 Jul 2012
Test number216349671436
Mileage49,248 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 24 Jun 2011
Test date24 Jun 2011
Expiry—
Test number886085871142
Mileage49,175 mi
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 26 Jun 2010
Test date26 Jun 2010
Expiry7 Jul 2011
Test number993537070186
Mileage38,393 mi
User EnteredMain bush on both front wish bone have started splitting.
User EnteredFront pads 60-70% worn and disc s slightly lipped.
PASSED · 8 Jul 2009
Test date8 Jul 2009
Expiry7 Jul 2010
Test number170979989159
Mileage28,019 mi
PASSED · 22 Apr 2009
Test date22 Apr 2009
Expiry21 Apr 2010
Test number570222219101
Mileage27,120 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 10 Apr 2008
Test date10 Apr 2008
Expiry13 Apr 2009
Test number723381608172
Mileage18,247 mi