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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Silver

WK56 FGN
MOTExpired
MOT due2 Apr 2026
First reg2 Sep 2006
Mileage176,871 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

19 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 8 January 2026.

PASSED · 3 Apr 2025
Test date3 Apr 2025
Expiry2 Apr 2026
Test number862019835154
Mileage176,871 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED
AdvisoryREAR AXLE CORRODED
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 1 Apr 2025
Test date1 Apr 2025
Expiry—
Test number264838518041
Mileage176,866 mi
MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED
AdvisoryREAR AXLE CORRODED
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 26 Feb 2024
Test date26 Feb 2024
Expiry25 Feb 2025
Test number296764301554
Mileage167,738 mi
FAILED · 13 Feb 2024
Test date13 Feb 2024
Expiry—
Test number514075617541
Mileage167,728 mi
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected crack in windscreen (3.2 (c) (ii))
MajorBrake performance unable to be tested foot brake travel (1.2.1 (g))
MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 14 Jun 2022
Test date14 Jun 2022
Expiry13 Jun 2023
Test number468784376838
Mileage149,078 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer edge cut not exposing plies (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 10 Jun 2022
Test date10 Jun 2022
Expiry—
Test number815818529843
Mileage149,070 mi
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm plies exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer edge cut not exposing plies (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 6 May 2021
Test date6 May 2021
Expiry5 May 2022
Test number410525787441
Mileage134,878 mi
PASSED · 27 Feb 2020
Test date27 Feb 2020
Expiry24 Mar 2021
Test number846564288276
Mileage124,936 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 27 Feb 2020
Test date27 Feb 2020
Expiry—
Test number658581748448
Mileage124,936 mi
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
DangerousOffside 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))
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 25 Mar 2019
Test date25 Mar 2019
Expiry24 Mar 2020
Test number595106788458
Mileage112,982 mi
FAILED · 25 Mar 2019
Test date25 Mar 2019
Expiry—
Test number449380445320
Mileage112,978 mi
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 8 Feb 2018
Test date8 Feb 2018
Expiry12 Feb 2019
Test number845786461786
Mileage99,168 mi
AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 13 Jan 2017
Test date13 Jan 2017
Expiry12 Feb 2018
Test number537521775675
Mileage91,340 mi
FAILED · 12 Jan 2017
Test date12 Jan 2017
Expiry—
Test number228634971439
Mileage91,340 mi
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PASSED · 12 Feb 2016
Test date12 Feb 2016
Expiry12 Feb 2017
Test number955826643840
Mileage77,044 mi
AdvisoryCentre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components
AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers trays fitted obscuring components
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering rack movement
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 8 Feb 2016
Test date8 Feb 2016
Expiry—
Test number376357267334
Mileage76,843 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
AdvisoryCentre Rear Luggage area floor not able to check dog guard fitted
FailNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too high PRS (1.8)
AdvisoryCentre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components
AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers trays fitted obscuring components
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering rack movement
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Silencer heat shield not attached
PASSED · 13 Feb 2015
Test date13 Feb 2015
Expiry12 Feb 2016
Test number628524645039
Mileage61,188 mi
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 13 Feb 2015
Test date13 Feb 2015
Expiry—
Test number696514545070
Mileage61,186 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)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 1 Feb 2014
Test date1 Feb 2014
Expiry7 Feb 2015
Test number728082934047
Mileage45,019 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
PASSED · 2 Feb 2013
Test date2 Feb 2013
Expiry7 Feb 2014
Test number195203733094
Mileage32,077 mi
User Enteredboth front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish
User Enterednearside rear tyre treads stepping out in inside edge
User Enteredoffside front tyre wearing low on outer edge
PASSED · 8 Feb 2012
Test date8 Feb 2012
Expiry7 Feb 2013
Test number666379632013
Mileage20,704 mi
PASSED · 1 Apr 2011
Test date1 Apr 2011
Expiry5 Apr 2012
Test number836591591081
Mileage18,671 mi
FAILED · 30 Mar 2010
Test date30 Mar 2010
Expiry—
Test number292649080071
Mileage13,873 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 30 Mar 2010
Test date30 Mar 2010
Expiry5 Apr 2011
Test number474219980022
Mileage13,873 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 6 Apr 2009
Test date6 Apr 2009
Expiry5 Apr 2010
Test number534476399097
Mileage9,037 mi