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GBLS13FNC

VOLKSWAGEN POLO

2013 · BLUE · DIESEL · 83,266 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-07-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-03-25● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Poor condition14 MOT tests · 10 passed

MOT History — 14 tests · 10 passed · 4 failed

PASS26 March 2026
83,266 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Lower Doors and skirting damaged.
  • ADVISORYTPMS Lamp on.
  • ADVISORYFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAIL25 March 2026
83,266 mi
  • MAJORRear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYNearside Lower Doors and skirting damaged.
  • MAJOROffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MAJOREngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • ADVISORYTPMS Lamp on.
  • ADVISORYFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • MAJORNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASS15 March 2025
74,446 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside sill/both doors damaged not effecting vehicle structure
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • MINORNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYundertrays fitted
PASS22 March 2024
66,991 mi
FAIL21 March 2024
66,991 mi
  • MAJOREngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MAJORWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MINOROffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASS14 March 2023
58,453 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASS23 March 2022
53,611 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAIL23 March 2022
53,609 mi
  • MAJORWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASS6 February 2021
48,508 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake Pads Worn Low
  • ADVISORYFront Brake Discs Worn And Slightly Corroded
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Top Strut Mount Slight Play
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre Slightly Worn And Perished - Tread Area
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake Slight Bind
PASS17 May 2019
42,229 mi
PASS23 May 2018
35,580 mi
  • ADVISORYEngine under tray damaged
PASS25 April 2017
28,827 mi
FAIL25 April 2017
28,827 mi
  • PRSNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASS24 May 2016
22,494 mi

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
POLO
Colour
BLUE
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
1,199 cc
Year
2013
First registered
2013-04
CO₂ emissions
91 g/km
Tax due
2027-07-01
MOT expiry
2027-03-25
Recorded mileage
83,266 mi

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