VOLKSWAGEN
POLO · Red
Test date18 Jan 2025
Expiry6 Feb 2026
Test number597332946048
Mileage141,205 mi
MOTExpired
MOT due6 Feb 2026
First reg10 Mar 2008
Mileage141,205 mi
Tax—
Tax due—
Vehicle age
18 years and 3 monthsFuel
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MOT history
As of 11 January 2026.
Test date18 Jan 2025
Expiry—
Test number258983529470
Mileage141,205 mi
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Test date2 Feb 2024
Expiry6 Feb 2025
Test number660952095488
Mileage140,079 mi
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Has slight moisture in light (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Test date7 Feb 2023
Expiry6 Feb 2024
Test number776531050084
Mileage136,802 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Test date7 Feb 2022
Expiry6 Feb 2023
Test number622182643554
Mileage131,888 mi
Test date30 Nov 2021
Expiry—
Test number926016495545
Mileage131,887 mi
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Test date5 Nov 2020
Expiry2 Dec 2021
Test number928381229873
Mileage124,083 mi
Test date3 Dec 2019
Expiry2 Dec 2020
Test number645577188487
Mileage119,187 mi
Test date22 Aug 2019
Expiry21 Aug 2020
Test number382122743288
Mileage119,162 mi
AdvisoryService light on.
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryBrake pad light on.
Test date29 Jul 2019
Expiry—
Test number173107586101
Mileage119,162 mi
MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on.
AdvisoryService light on.
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryNoise from gearbox.
MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15. (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 (5.2.3 (e))
MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
Test date28 Feb 2018
Expiry2 Mar 2019
Test number993770756081
Mileage117,255 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Advisorybrake pad warning ligh on pads are good.
Advisoryseconday bonnet catch seized.
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread cracking. been ran flat. (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread left on it. (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Test date3 Mar 2017
Expiry2 Mar 2018
Test number824665001491
Mileage106,745 mi
AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOil leak
Advisorybrake pad wear light on due to wiring broken, n/s/f
AdvisoryOffside Rear worn inside edge
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Test date2 Mar 2017
Expiry—
Test number698438763721
Mileage106,745 mi
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOil leak
Advisorybrake pad wear light on due to wiring broken, n/s/f
FailNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported at gearbox (1.9.2a)
FailNearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short at starter motor (1.9.2b)
FailOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge. 3mm tread left (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread and worn inside edge. (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear worn inside edge
FailNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Test date2 Feb 2016
Expiry25 Feb 2017
Test number306319564580
Mileage94,347 mi
Test date2 Feb 2016
Expiry—
Test number258873779961
Mileage94,347 mi
FailFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Test date26 Feb 2015
Expiry25 Feb 2016
Test number975697155073
Mileage89,998 mi
AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
User Enteredfront flexi section of exhaust has slight blow
User Enteredboth front wishbone rearmost bushes have movement(not excessive)
Test date27 Jan 2014
Expiry1 Feb 2015
Test number649677224094
Mileage78,194 mi
User Enteredexhaust has slight leak at centre section
Test date2 Feb 2013
Expiry1 Feb 2014
Test number479883633005
Mileage62,625 mi
Test date30 Jan 2013
Expiry—
Test number409900733030
Mileage62,625 mi
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Test date25 Jan 2012
Expiry31 Jan 2013
Test number816755822008
Mileage53,905 mi
Test date1 Feb 2011
Expiry31 Jan 2012
Test number917592631067
Mileage39,621 mi
Test date31 Jan 2011
Expiry—
Test number275511531062
Mileage39,621 mi
FailFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)