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POLO · Grey

WN56 GYB
MOTValid
MOT due5 Nov 2026
First reg18 Oct 2006
Mileage101,974 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 18 November 2025.

PASSED · 6 Nov 2025
Test date6 Nov 2025
Expiry5 Nov 2026
Test number496904610913
Mileage101,974 mi
MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 5 Nov 2025
Test date5 Nov 2025
Expiry
Test number287707918465
Mileage101,974 mi
MajorEmissions unable to be completed major leak from exhaust flexi (8.2.1.2 (d))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 26 Oct 2023
Test date26 Oct 2023
Expiry7 Nov 2024
Test number571344232304
Mileage101,676 mi
AdvisoryNearside mirror glass damaged
AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damage
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 23 Oct 2023
Test date23 Oct 2023
Expiry
Test number494370099713
Mileage101,675 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside mirror glass damaged
AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damage
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisoryrear heat shield loose
PASSED · 8 Nov 2022
Test date8 Nov 2022
Expiry7 Nov 2023
Test number769943355546
Mileage96,992 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 7 Nov 2022
Test date7 Nov 2022
Expiry
Test number359037928154
Mileage96,992 mi
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 8 Nov 2021
Test date8 Nov 2021
Expiry7 Nov 2022
Test number417506310159
Mileage94,455 mi
Advisorynearside mirror
Advisoryoffside front tyre
Advisoryinner steering joints badly worn
FAILED · 4 Nov 2021
Test date4 Nov 2021
Expiry
Test number480954123017
Mileage94,455 mi
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Advisorynearside mirror
Advisoryoffside front tyre
Advisoryinner steering joints badly worn
PASSED · 21 Oct 2020
Test date21 Oct 2020
Expiry24 Oct 2021
Test number657308679630
Mileage91,323 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisoryrear exhaust box corroded
Advisoryparking brake lever travel
FAILED · 21 Oct 2020
Test date21 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number631678763489
Mileage91,323 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (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))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisoryrear exhaust box corroded
Advisoryparking brake lever travel
PASSED · 25 Oct 2019
Test date25 Oct 2019
Expiry24 Oct 2020
Test number346695358166
Mileage87,575 mi
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
AdvisoryParking brake lever travel indicating adjustment or repair required
Advisoryrear exhaust box corrosion
Advisoryrear brake balance indication repair or adjustment required, offside rear lower and back plate damp.
FAILED · 18 Oct 2019
Test date18 Oct 2019
Expiry
Test number205060012750
Mileage87,496 mi
MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
AdvisoryParking brake lever travel indicating adjustment or repair required
Advisoryrear exhaust box corrosion
Advisoryrear brake balance indication repair or adjustment required, offside rear lower and back plate damp.
PASSED · 27 Sep 2018
Test date27 Sep 2018
Expiry18 Oct 2019
Test number386413420744
Mileage80,850 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisorynearside door mirror glass
Advisorynearside front tyre tread worn badly on edges
Advisoryrear exhaust box corroded
FAILED · 26 Sep 2018
Test date26 Sep 2018
Expiry
Test number974091645672
Mileage80,850 mi
MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisorynearside door mirror glass
Advisorynearside front tyre tread worn badly on edges
Advisoryrear exhaust box corroded
PASSED · 19 Sep 2017
Test date19 Sep 2017
Expiry18 Oct 2018
Test number594521505141
Mileage72,126 mi
Advisorynearside door mirror cracked
Advisoryslight play in both front inner steering arms
Advisorynearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Advisoryoffside rear brake binding
FAILED · 19 Sep 2017
Test date19 Sep 2017
Expiry
Test number476518406863
Mileage72,124 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisorynearside door mirror cracked
Advisoryslight play in both front inner steering arms
Advisorynearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Advisoryoffside rear brake binding
PASSED · 22 Sep 2016
Test date22 Sep 2016
Expiry18 Oct 2017
Test number136170872223
Mileage65,721 mi
PASSED · 7 Oct 2015
Test date7 Oct 2015
Expiry18 Oct 2016
Test number685743896503
Mileage60,414 mi
FAILED · 7 Oct 2015
Test date7 Oct 2015
Expiry
Test number915719738183
Mileage60,414 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
PASSED · 15 Oct 2014
Test date15 Oct 2014
Expiry18 Oct 2015
Test number627728984287
Mileage55,094 mi
PASSED · 15 Oct 2013
Test date15 Oct 2013
Expiry18 Oct 2014
Test number616008783212
Mileage50,785 mi
FAILED · 12 Oct 2013
Test date12 Oct 2013
Expiry
Test number166105283211
Mileage50,785 mi
FailNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 6 Oct 2012
Test date6 Oct 2012
Expiry18 Oct 2013
Test number127760582273
Mileage44,968 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)
PASSED · 10 Oct 2011
Test date10 Oct 2011
Expiry18 Oct 2012
Test number305383381291
Mileage37,491 mi
FAILED · 13 Oct 2010
Test date13 Oct 2010
Expiry
Test number853906080269
Mileage29,897 mi
PrsParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 13 Oct 2010
Test date13 Oct 2010
Expiry18 Oct 2011
Test number314686980492
Mileage29,897 mi
PASSED · 5 Oct 2009
Test date5 Oct 2009
Expiry18 Oct 2010
Test number352188679410
Mileage21,996 mi