GBCA57BTY

VOLKSWAGEN POLO

2007 · BLUE · PETROL · 98,953 mi

● Taxed · due 2026-12-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-09-27● ULEZ Compliant

MOT History — 25 tests · 17 passed · 8 failed

PASS28 September 2026

98,953 mi

MINORNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Rear lamp unit lens cracked
MINORNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORYRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

FAIL21 September 2026

98,895 mi

MAJOROffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MINORNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Rear lamp unit lens cracked
MAJOROffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJORNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINORNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORYRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

PASS15 September 2025

87,145 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORYRear exhaust heat shield loose
ADVISORYundertrays obscuring view of underside, brake & fuel lines

PASS7 September 2024

78,770 mi

ADVISORYFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint. (6.1.2 (a))

FAIL7 September 2024

78,770 mi

ADVISORYBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
MAJORNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOROffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORYFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint. (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORYCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
MAJOROffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MAJORRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

PASS20 September 2023

73,318 mi

ADVISORYFuel filler cap seal detreating
ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

FAIL20 September 2023

73,318 mi

PRSWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MAJOROffside Front Outer 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))
ADVISORYFuel filler cap seal detreating
ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

PASS24 September 2022

67,794 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORYOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

FAIL23 September 2022

67,794 mi

MAJORNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJORNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOROffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORYNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing currently at 2mm in tread and also has a nail in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORYOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

PASS24 August 2021

64,941 mi

ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORYNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MINORNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

PASS24 September 2020

63,492 mi

FAIL23 September 2020

63,492 mi

MAJORNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MAJORNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOROffside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOROffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

PASS5 April 2019

56,244 mi

PASS20 March 2018

45,199 mi

FAIL16 March 2018

45,199 mi

FAILOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

PASS22 March 2017

39,291 mi

FAIL22 March 2017

39,291 mi

FAILNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAILOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAILOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
FAILNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

PASS16 March 2016

35,637 mi

ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORYFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PASS6 March 2015

31,771 mi

USER ENTEREDoffside front wishbone munt bush worn
USER ENTEREDnail in offside rear tyre
USER ENTEREDuneven tread wear on nearside rear tyre

FAIL5 March 2015

31,771 mi

FAILNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTEREDoffside front wishbone munt bush worn
USER ENTEREDnail in offside rear tyre
USER ENTEREDuneven tread wear on nearside rear tyre

PASS4 March 2014

27,917 mi

USER ENTEREDnearside front tyre wearing on edge

PASS1 February 2013

24,232 mi

PASS5 October 2012

23,150 mi

PASS2 November 2011

19,353 mi

ADVISORYParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

PASS16 November 2010

15,563 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: POLO
Colour: BLUE
Fuel type: PETROL
Engine: 1,390 cc
Year: 2007
First registered: 2007-11
CO₂ emissions: 150 g/km
Tax due: 2026-12-01
MOT expiry: 2027-09-27
Recorded mileage: 98,953 mi

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