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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Silver

Y492 MDG
MOTExpired
MOT due21 Jun 2026
First reg3 Aug 2001
Mileage113,395 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

24 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 1 June 2026.

PASSED · 12 Jun 2025
Test date12 Jun 2025
Expiry21 Jun 2026
Test number224306689259
Mileage113,395 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 11 Jun 2025
Test date11 Jun 2025
Expiry
Test number956512108566
Mileage113,395 mi
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED · 19 Jun 2024
Test date19 Jun 2024
Expiry21 Jun 2025
Test number754651628572
Mileage111,146 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 19 Jun 2024
Test date19 Jun 2024
Expiry
Test number511025361923
Mileage111,143 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MajorCentral Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 9 Jun 2023
Test date9 Jun 2023
Expiry21 Jun 2024
Test number447434305684
Mileage108,140 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 · 13 Jun 2022
Test date13 Jun 2022
Expiry21 Jun 2023
Test number546083596662
Mileage105,875 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 11 Jun 2021
Test date11 Jun 2021
Expiry21 Jun 2022
Test number986770187173
Mileage103,918 mi
AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 11 Jun 2021
Test date11 Jun 2021
Expiry
Test number736486771162
Mileage103,917 mi
AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 11 Jun 2020
Test date11 Jun 2020
Expiry21 Jun 2021
Test number897620727295
Mileage101,993 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 18 Jun 2019
Test date18 Jun 2019
Expiry21 Jun 2020
Test number148346389774
Mileage99,180 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Jun 2018
Test date13 Jun 2018
Expiry21 Jun 2019
Test number442876303508
Mileage95,200 mi
FAILED · 12 Jun 2018
Test date12 Jun 2018
Expiry
Test number168915447665
Mileage95,198 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No image visable (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 15 Jun 2017
Test date15 Jun 2017
Expiry21 Jun 2018
Test number653027093997
Mileage91,162 mi
PASSED · 22 Jun 2016
Test date22 Jun 2016
Expiry21 Jun 2017
Test number960183913613
Mileage86,714 mi
AdvisoryOil leak
FAILED · 14 Jun 2016
Test date14 Jun 2016
Expiry
Test number753105560912
Mileage86,714 mi
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
AdvisoryOil leak
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
PASSED · 13 Sep 2013
Test date13 Sep 2013
Expiry7 Oct 2014
Test number349646053482
Mileage82,778 mi
FAILED · 12 Sep 2013
Test date12 Sep 2013
Expiry
Test number967485453221
Mileage82,778 mi
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 24 Sep 2012
Test date24 Sep 2012
Expiry7 Oct 2013
Test number776048062226
Mileage77,384 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAILED · 24 Sep 2012
Test date24 Sep 2012
Expiry
Test number235568162226
Mileage77,384 mi
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 28 Sep 2011
Test date28 Sep 2011
Expiry7 Oct 2012
Test number116431971232
Mileage71,538 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 24 Sep 2011
Test date24 Sep 2011
Expiry
Test number328107861444
Mileage71,382 mi
FailFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FailFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 2 Oct 2010
Test date2 Oct 2010
Expiry7 Oct 2011
Test number271785270274
Mileage98,199 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredfront bumper damaged
FAILED · 2 Oct 2010
Test date2 Oct 2010
Expiry
Test number512775970216
Mileage58,199 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
FailOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredfront bumper damaged
PASSED · 3 Oct 2009
Test date3 Oct 2009
Expiry7 Oct 2010
Test number130026479213
Mileage44,742 mi
FAILED · 3 Oct 2009
Test date3 Oct 2009
Expiry
Test number754836579279
Mileage44,742 mi
PrsOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PrsOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PrsOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
PASSED · 8 Oct 2008
Test date8 Oct 2008
Expiry7 Oct 2009
Test number643802788213
Mileage33,527 mi
User Enteredair bag light on
FAILED · 3 Oct 2008
Test date3 Oct 2008
Expiry
Test number220187978217
Mileage33,523 mi
FailFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
FailNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
User Enteredair bag light on
FAILED · 6 Sep 2007
Test date6 Sep 2007
Expiry
Test number304969647268
Mileage28,920 mi
PrsHorn is a gong (1.6.2c)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Enteredbattery light on
User Enteredair bag light on
PASSED · 6 Sep 2007
Test date6 Sep 2007
Expiry5 Sep 2008
Test number192749747237
Mileage28,920 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Enteredbattery light on
User Enteredair bag light on
PASSED · 15 Aug 2006
Test date15 Aug 2006
Expiry14 Aug 2007
Test number652407826251
Mileage24,691 mi