MT56ZFU - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 2 months ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 24 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
24
Passed Tests
16
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 29 May 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,625 mi
Expires: 03 June 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 28 May 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 112,325 mi
Expires: 03 June 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Failed - 23 May 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 112,305 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount collapsed (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front 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))
- Major Offside Front 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))
- Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 11 May 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,648 mi
Expires: 03 June 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 31 May 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,687 mi
Expires: 03 June 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 04 June 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,709 mi
Expires: 03 June 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed - 04 June 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,709 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- Major Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- Major Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 19 December 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,024 mi
Expires: 28 December 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 28 December 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,731 mi
Expires: 28 December 2019
Passed - 13 December 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,657 mi
Expires: 28 December 2018
Passed - 20 December 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,472 mi
Expires: 28 December 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)
Failed - 08 December 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,416 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)
Passed - 17 December 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,433 mi
Expires: 28 December 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Passed - 18 December 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,386 mi
Expires: 28 December 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Failed - 18 December 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,386 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed - 21 December 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,745 mi
Expires: 28 December 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Failed - 19 December 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,734 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Major Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 18 December 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,116 mi
Expires: 28 December 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Failed - 11 December 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,019 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed - 29 December 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,695 mi
Expires: 28 December 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 29 December 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,689 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Failed - 10 December 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,461 mi
Passed - 10 December 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,461 mi
Expires: 28 December 2011
Passed - 29 December 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,121 mi
Expires: 28 December 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for MT56ZFU?
The MOT expires on 03 June 2026.
What is the tax status of MT56ZFU?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 September 2025.
What are the specifications of MT56ZFU?
This is a 2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Red. It runs on Petrol with a 1198cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of MT56ZFU?
This vehicle produces 138 g/km of CO2 emissions.