VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Blue

Y496 GHP

MOTValid

MOT due8 Jul 2026

First reg30 May 2001

Mileage74,898 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

25 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 30 November 2025.

PASSED · 9 Jul 2025

Test date9 Jul 2025

Expiry8 Jul 2026

Test number699718614551

Mileage74,898 mi

AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

FAILED · 7 Jul 2025

Test date7 Jul 2025

Expiry—

Test number411093601083

Mileage74,898 mi

AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryCoolant leak

AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

FAILED · 20 Jun 2025

Test date20 Jun 2025

Expiry—

Test number888031110882

Mileage74,895 mi

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users multiple coolant leaks thermostat and broken hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

MajorCentral Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

MajorEmissions unable to be completed no coolant, thermostat faulty, exhaust leak and EML illuminated. (8.2.1.2 (d))

AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

PASSED · 30 May 2024

Test date30 May 2024

Expiry1 Jun 2025

Test number747628638955

Mileage71,054 mi

AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryCoolant leak

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

FAILED · 30 May 2024

Test date30 May 2024

Expiry—

Test number590933415874

Mileage71,054 mi

AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryCoolant leak

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PrsFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

PASSED · 10 May 2023

Test date10 May 2023

Expiry1 Jun 2024

Test number644694353910

Mileage68,766 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

PASSED · 1 Jun 2022

Test date1 Jun 2022

Expiry1 Jun 2023

Test number230618323851

Mileage64,971 mi

Advisorye m l light on

Advisorysuspension components corroding

PASSED · 2 Jun 2021

Test date2 Jun 2021

Expiry1 Jun 2022

Test number346887881014

Mileage63,373 mi

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FAILED · 1 Jun 2021

Test date1 Jun 2021

Expiry—

Test number630639020331

Mileage63,363 mi

MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

PASSED · 2 Dec 2019

Test date2 Dec 2019

Expiry1 Dec 2020

Test number673926479508

Mileage62,510 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also is in a very poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also is in a very poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

PASSED · 20 Jun 2019

Test date20 Jun 2019

Expiry19 Jun 2020

Test number576412383942

Mileage61,618 mi

MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

FAILED · 13 May 2019

Test date13 May 2019

Expiry—

Test number977376709548

Mileage61,511 mi

MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective servo pipe cracked and leaking (1.1.10 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective reflector insecure poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm and side wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer anti roll bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PASSED · 26 Apr 2018

Test date26 Apr 2018

Expiry9 May 2019

Test number715861827461

Mileage54,288 mi

PASSED · 3 May 2017

Test date3 May 2017

Expiry9 May 2018

Test number644732526070

Mileage52,146 mi

Advisorysurface scar in o/s front tyre outer wall

FAILED · 2 May 2017

Test date2 May 2017

Expiry—

Test number297310181299

Mileage52,144 mi

FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Advisorysurface scar in o/s front tyre outer wall

PASSED · 6 May 2016

Test date6 May 2016

Expiry9 May 2017

Test number979625456478

Mileage49,948 mi

Advisorysurface scar in o/s front tyre wall

FAILED · 6 May 2016

Test date6 May 2016

Expiry—

Test number830686297274

Mileage49,948 mi

PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

PrsOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advisorysurface scar in o/s front tyre wall

PASSED · 8 May 2015

Test date8 May 2015

Expiry9 May 2016

Test number258638825485

Mileage47,495 mi

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

User Enteredslight inbalance of rear brakes

FAILED · 8 May 2015

Test date8 May 2015

Expiry—

Test number749728825194

Mileage47,493 mi

FailRegistration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

FailCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

User Enteredslight inbalance of rear brakes

PASSED · 6 May 2014

Test date6 May 2014

Expiry9 May 2015

Test number468886924197

Mileage43,243 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FAILED · 6 May 2014

Test date6 May 2014

Expiry—

Test number386656924191

Mileage43,241 mi

FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

User Enteredo/s/r tyre has a perished outer sidewall and a series of cuts

PASSED · 10 May 2013

Test date10 May 2013

Expiry9 May 2014

Test number705380433106

Mileage38,446 mi

User Enteredoffside rear tyre perished

PASSED · 12 Apr 2012

Test date12 Apr 2012

Expiry17 Apr 2013

Test number896313602181

Mileage36,168 mi

FAILED · 12 Apr 2012

Test date12 Apr 2012

Expiry—

Test number108193202176

Mileage36,168 mi

FailOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

PASSED · 31 Mar 2011

Test date31 Mar 2011

Expiry17 Apr 2012

Test number239690191064

Mileage33,110 mi

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FAILED · 13 Apr 2010

Test date13 Apr 2010

Expiry—

Test number973273700143

Mileage30,368 mi

PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

User Enterednearside rear tyre tread badly stepped

User Enteredoffside rear tyre tread stepped

User EnteredOil leak

PASSED · 13 Apr 2010

Test date13 Apr 2010

Expiry17 Apr 2011

Test number424463000162

Mileage30,368 mi

AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

User Enterednearside rear tyre tread badly stepped

User Enteredoffside rear tyre tread stepped

User EnteredOil leak

PASSED · 16 Apr 2009

Test date16 Apr 2009

Expiry17 Apr 2010

Test number100196309188

Mileage26,806 mi

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

User Enterednearside rear tyre slightly out of shape (stepping)

PASSED · 17 Apr 2008

Test date17 Apr 2008

Expiry17 Apr 2009

Test number704198208133

Mileage22,390 mi

AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

User Enteredslight oil leak

User Enteredcut in nsf tyre

User Enterednsr tyre slightly out of shape

PASSED · 13 Apr 2007

Test date13 Apr 2007

Expiry17 Apr 2008

Test number324673907120

Mileage18,897 mi

AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 14 Apr 2006

Test date14 Apr 2006

Expiry17 Apr 2007

Test number154404206163

Mileage14,633 mi