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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · Black

YF61 LVW
MOTValid
MOT due3 Sep 2026
First reg23 Dec 2011
Mileage109,942 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

14 years and 6 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 4 January 2026.

PASSED · 4 Sep 2025
Test date4 Sep 2025
Expiry3 Sep 2026
Test number243042880463
Mileage109,942 mi
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting has lift *CLOSE TO ALLOWABLE LIMIT* (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge heavily worn 215/40ZR17 87W (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 3 Sep 2025
Test date3 Sep 2025
Expiry
Test number676578035807
Mileage109,942 mi
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting has lift *CLOSE TO ALLOWABLE LIMIT* (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge heavily worn 215/40ZR17 87W (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 27 Aug 2024
Test date27 Aug 2024
Expiry31 Aug 2025
Test number730303895758
Mileage105,250 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule - NS/OS (axle mount) (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED · 29 Aug 2023
Test date29 Aug 2023
Expiry31 Aug 2024
Test number268323700883
Mileage101,252 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively - Warping to friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED · 25 Aug 2022
Test date25 Aug 2022
Expiry31 Aug 2023
Test number230224260362
Mileage94,305 mi
AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
FAILED · 25 Aug 2022
Test date25 Aug 2022
Expiry
Test number876309621103
Mileage94,305 mi
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front 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))
MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 31 Aug 2021
Test date31 Aug 2021
Expiry31 Aug 2022
Test number367712473572
Mileage86,248 mi
PASSED · 1 Sep 2020
Test date1 Sep 2020
Expiry31 Aug 2021
Test number865876891259
Mileage79,766 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm 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))
MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED · 21 Aug 2019
Test date21 Aug 2019
Expiry22 Aug 2020
Test number363064827531
Mileage72,070 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped edges on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped edges on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded edge on friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust pitted/corroded throughout
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre edge starting to wear
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre edge starting to wear
PASSED · 16 Aug 2018
Test date16 Aug 2018
Expiry22 Aug 2019
Test number552281439108
Mileage62,279 mi
PASSED · 23 Aug 2017
Test date23 Aug 2017
Expiry22 Aug 2018
Test number891345628727
Mileage57,847 mi
AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
AdvisoryFront both tyres worn on inner edges
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 2 Aug 2016
Test date2 Aug 2016
Expiry6 Aug 2017
Test number624688424215
Mileage52,949 mi
PASSED · 7 Aug 2015
Test date7 Aug 2015
Expiry6 Aug 2016
Test number446899915216
Mileage47,799 mi
PASSED · 26 Jan 2015
Test date26 Jan 2015
Expiry25 Jan 2016
Test number659056225044
Mileage42,664 mi
FAILED · 26 Jan 2015
Test date26 Jan 2015
Expiry
Test number978096325023
Mileage42,664 mi
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)