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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

2011 · WHITE · PETROL · 128,162 mi

● Tax: Untaxed● MOT Valid · exp 2027-02-11● ULEZ Compliant
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Poor condition19 MOT tests · 12 passed

MOT History — 19 tests · 12 passed · 7 failed

PASS12 February 2026
128,162 mi
  • ADVISORYexhaust back box corroded
FAIL12 February 2026
128,162 mi
  • PRSRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • PRSNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • PRSEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • ADVISORYexhaust back box corroded
PASS14 December 2024
121,990 mi
FAIL3 October 2024
121,973 mi
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MAJORExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MINOROffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASS25 August 2023
108,840 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASS15 August 2022
106,886 mi
FAIL9 August 2022
106,867 mi
  • DANGEROUSNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DANGEROUSParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
PASS8 July 2021
103,912 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASS7 July 2020
91,958 mi
PASS26 June 2019
79,267 mi
FAIL24 June 2019
79,266 mi
  • MAJORExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MAJOREmissions not tested not enough exhaust gases coming from the rear tailpipe due to the leak at the flexi (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MAJORFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASS4 July 2018
60,164 mi
FAIL4 July 2018
60,164 mi
  • PRSOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASS14 June 2017
45,361 mi
  • ADVISORYBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAIL14 June 2017
45,361 mi
  • PRSNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  • PRSOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  • ADVISORYBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASS4 July 2016
35,054 mi
PASS22 July 2015
29,860 mi
PASS5 August 2014
23,417 mi
  • ADVISORYParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  • USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  • USER ENTEREDEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  • USER ENTEREDItems removed from driver's view prior to test
FAIL5 August 2014
23,417 mi
  • FAILFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • FAILFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
  • ADVISORYParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  • USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  • USER ENTEREDEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  • USER ENTEREDItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
POLO
Colour
WHITE
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,198 cc
Year
2011
First registered
2011-08
CO₂ emissions
128 g/km
Tax due
2026-06-02
MOT expiry
2027-02-11
Recorded mileage
128,162 mi

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