NG56XHU - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 4 months ago
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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 - 12 February 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 167,759 mi
Expires: 11 February 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 10 February 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 167,759 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 24 January 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 159,626 mi
Expires: 01 February 2025
Failed - 24 January 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 159,626 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fronts (3.5 (a))
- Major Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
- Major Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Passed - 02 February 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,382 mi
Expires: 01 February 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory all tyres have various small cuts in their tread
- Advisory Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is deteriorated - no excessive movement at present (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is deteriorated - no excessive movement at present (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle pivot bush is deteriorated - no excessive movement at present (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle pivot bush is deteriorated - no excessive movement at present (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory both rear shock absorbers upper covers are insecure/dropped - damper rods not protected
- Advisory parking brake lever is high but does have reserve travel at present
Failed - 31 January 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,380 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory all tyres have various small cuts in their tread
- Advisory Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is deteriorated - no excessive movement at present (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is deteriorated - no excessive movement at present (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle pivot bush is deteriorated - no excessive movement at present (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle pivot bush is deteriorated - no excessive movement at present (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory both rear shock absorbers upper covers are insecure/dropped - damper rods not protected
- Advisory parking brake lever is high but does have reserve travel at present
Passed - 15 January 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,317 mi
Expires: 20 January 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n.s
Passed - 14 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,904 mi
Expires: 20 January 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n.s
- Advisory Road wheel slightly distorted both n.s wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Failed - 14 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,904 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o.s.f (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n.s
Passed - 02 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,678 mi
Expires: 20 January 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.
- Advisory Limited parking brake lever travel remaining.
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Passed - 28 December 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,426 mi
Expires: 20 January 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 28 December 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,426 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 15 January 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,631 mi
Expires: 20 January 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory N/S/R tyre is perished
- Advisory Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is peeling off due to corrosion
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 13 January 2018 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,631 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Dangerous Ball joint has excessive play O/S track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory N/S/R tyre is perished
- Advisory Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is peeling off due to corrosion
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 30 December 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,360 mi
Expires: 20 January 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Advisory Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Front Inner track rod has slight play.
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some testable items.
- Advisory Rear exhaust box outer skin peeling away.
Failed - 30 December 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,360 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Between front and centre sections. (7.1.2)
- Major Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Advisory Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Front Inner track rod has slight play.
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some testable items.
- Advisory Rear exhaust box outer skin peeling away.
Passed - 09 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,475 mi
Expires: 20 January 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory handbrake travel high
Passed - 17 January 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,110 mi
Expires: 20 January 2016
Failed - 17 January 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,110 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed - 08 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,802 mi
Expires: 20 January 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed - 22 December 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,019 mi
Expires: 20 January 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 05 January 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,465 mi
Expires: 20 January 2013
Passed - 15 January 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,757 mi
Expires: 20 January 2012
Passed - 21 January 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,038 mi
Expires: 20 January 2011
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for NG56XHU?
The MOT expires on 11 February 2026.
What is the tax status of NG56XHU?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 September 2025.
What are the specifications of NG56XHU?
This is a 2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 1198cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of NG56XHU?
This vehicle produces 142 g/km of CO2 emissions.