MA61ZBD - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: Not validGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 17 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
17
Passed Tests
10
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 30 October 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,869 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy leaking (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Exhaust silencer slightly loose center clamp rotted away and loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory rear ex box shedding its outer layer and thin
Passed - 04 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,754 mi
Expires: 07 November 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 03 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,754 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 02 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,543 mi
Expires: 07 November 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 03 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,075 mi
Expires: 07 November 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed - 03 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,255 mi
Expires: 07 November 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 02 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,247 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 08 November 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,805 mi
Expires: 07 November 2020
Failed - 07 November 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,804 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 07 November 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,328 mi
Expires: 06 November 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 06 November 2018 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,328 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing replacement is advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 15 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,590 mi
Expires: 19 August 2018
Failed - 15 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,590 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 20 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,136 mi
Expires: 19 August 2017
Passed - 19 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,936 mi
Expires: 28 September 2016
Passed - 27 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,177 mi
Expires: 28 September 2015
Failed - 27 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,177 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for MA61ZBD?
The vehicle's MOT status is Not valid.
What is the tax status of MA61ZBD?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of MA61ZBD?
This is a 2011 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1198cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of MA61ZBD?
This vehicle produces 128 g/km of CO2 emissions.