VOLKSWAGEN
POLO · Black
Test date12 Mar 2026
Expiry11 Mar 2027
Test number897679109840
Mileage131,295 mi
MOTValid
MOT due11 Mar 2027
First reg7 May 2009
Mileage131,295 mi
Tax—
Tax due—
Vehicle age
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MOT history
As of 21 May 2026.
Test date5 Dec 2024
Expiry4 Dec 2025
Test number144298457103
Mileage160,211 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Test date1 Dec 2023
Expiry30 Nov 2024
Test number449276855136
Mileage158,124 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s and n\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisorycovers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out
Advisorysurface corrosion on rear axle
Test date29 Nov 2023
Expiry—
Test number984929221318
Mileage158,121 mi
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Advisorycoil light on
MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s and n\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisorycovers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side reading low (1.4.1 (a))
AdvisoryCentral hand brake reading low
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Advisorysurface corrosion on rear axle
Test date11 Jan 2023
Expiry12 Jan 2024
Test number316114438294
Mileage152,154 mi
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated PIN HOLE (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryCoolant leak
Test date10 Jan 2023
Expiry—
Test number638667399735
Mileage152,151 mi
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated PIN HOLE (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCoolant leak
MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Test date11 Jan 2022
Expiry12 Jan 2023
Test number787737469444
Mileage140,957 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Test date11 Jan 2022
Expiry—
Test number158220718907
Mileage140,957 mi
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Test date13 Jan 2021
Expiry12 Jan 2022
Test number773842064290
Mileage132,694 mi
Test date12 Jan 2021
Expiry—
Test number190373295342
Mileage132,692 mi
MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Test date12 Jul 2019
Expiry11 Jan 2021
Test number733903448478
Mileage118,725 mi
Test date12 Jul 2019
Expiry—
Test number122480197918
Mileage118,724 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Test date12 May 2018
Expiry11 May 2019
Test number105191970490
Mileage106,033 mi
Advisorymiddle and back section deterioated
Test date11 May 2018
Expiry—
Test number534772080561
Mileage106,033 mi
FailFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (7.1.2)
Advisorymiddle and back section deterioated
FailEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Test date14 Jul 2017
Expiry22 Jul 2018
Test number970804942005
Mileage101,731 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding
Advisorynsr tyre cracking
Test date13 Jul 2017
Expiry—
Test number273354827043
Mileage101,731 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding
Advisorynsr tyre cracking
FailOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Test date8 Jul 2016
Expiry22 Jul 2017
Test number867814988935
Mileage96,533 mi
AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Test date20 Jul 2015
Expiry22 Jul 2016
Test number689811805200
Mileage85,417 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Test date20 Jul 2015
Expiry—
Test number445261105220
Mileage85,417 mi
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Test date3 Jul 2014
Expiry22 Jul 2015
Test number847704684150
Mileage77,626 mi
AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
User Enteredslight cracking on O/S/R Tyre not exposing ply.
Test date3 Jul 2014
Expiry—
Test number676744484123
Mileage77,626 mi
PrsOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
User Enteredslight cracking on O/S/R Tyre not exposing ply.
Test date23 Jul 2013
Expiry22 Jul 2014
Test number546194103292
Mileage69,175 mi
Test date23 Apr 2013
Expiry8 May 2014
Test number306473713169
Mileage66,598 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Test date9 May 2012
Expiry8 May 2013
Test number348360732194
Mileage50,559 mi