MOT Car Check

VOLKSWAGEN

POLO · White

YH61 NYL
MOTExpired
MOT due9 Mar 2026
First reg3 Oct 2011
Mileage138,977 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

14 years and 8 months

Fuel

Diesel

What's it worth now?

See a free valuation for YH61 NYL.

Car valuation

MOT history

As of 20 August 2025.

PASSED · 10 Mar 2025
Test date10 Mar 2025
Expiry9 Mar 2026
Test number828874211265
Mileage138,977 mi
AdvisoryTpm light on
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED · 20 Feb 2025
Test date20 Feb 2025
Expiry
Test number224630501270
Mileage138,966 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))
MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
PASSED · 18 May 2023
Test date18 May 2023
Expiry17 May 2024
Test number183557725102
Mileage121,961 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Outer sill slightly corroded
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 6 May 2023
Test date6 May 2023
Expiry
Test number724648816783
Mileage121,749 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Outer sill slightly corroded
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 9 May 2022
Test date9 May 2022
Expiry8 May 2023
Test number513875852819
Mileage114,999 mi
PASSED · 4 Oct 2021
Test date4 Oct 2021
Expiry3 Oct 2022
Test number709794204327
Mileage114,163 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))
AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 12 Sep 2020
Test date12 Sep 2020
Expiry11 Sep 2021
Test number430310668126
Mileage114,144 mi
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 · 6 Sep 2019
Test date6 Sep 2019
Expiry11 Sep 2020
Test number949345731982
Mileage107,236 mi
PASSED · 12 Sep 2018
Test date12 Sep 2018
Expiry11 Sep 2019
Test number842061743858
Mileage97,301 mi
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront tyres x 2 edges worn
FAILED · 10 Sep 2018
Test date10 Sep 2018
Expiry
Test number390528611926
Mileage97,301 mi
MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing 3 bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront tyres x 2 edges worn
MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 27 Oct 2016
Test date27 Oct 2016
Expiry29 Oct 2017
Test number741058899603
Mileage82,760 mi
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Diffused pattern (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
FAILED · 27 Oct 2016
Test date27 Oct 2016
Expiry
Test number299786370034
Mileage82,760 mi
PrsNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Diffused pattern (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
PASSED · 30 Oct 2015
Test date30 Oct 2015
Expiry29 Oct 2016
Test number799009292292
Mileage69,293 mi
PASSED · 5 Aug 2014
Test date5 Aug 2014
Expiry4 Aug 2015
Test number856417814215
Mileage48,892 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)