SH61UCJ - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
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Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 19 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
19
Passed Tests
11
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 11 February 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,853 mi
Expires: 10 February 2026
Failed - 28 January 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,852 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Nearside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Passed - 16 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,201 mi
Expires: 15 October 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 16 October 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,201 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 06 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,814 mi
Expires: 12 October 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/R14, 2mm tread, perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/R14, 2mm tread, perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/R14, 3mm tread, perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/R14, 3mm tread, perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Exhaust rear silencer corroded
- Advisory Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter has a pinhole
- Advisory Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Sill covered in underseal
Failed - 06 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,813 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Headlamp insecure Further investigation required (4.1.1 (c))
- Major Nearside 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))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Not seated correctly in housing (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Yellow engine oil light illuminated on dash
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/R14, 2mm tread, perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/R14, 2mm tread, perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/R14, 3mm tread, perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/R14, 3mm tread, perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Exhaust rear silencer corroded
- Advisory Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter has a pinhole
- Advisory Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Sill covered in underseal
Passed - 13 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,133 mi
Expires: 12 October 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory nearside sill covered with underseal
Failed - 06 October 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,013 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- Major Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory nearside front tyre worn on inside edge
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 07 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,304 mi
Expires: 06 October 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Failed - 28 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,191 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned sidelight not put in holder (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Passed - 09 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,190 mi
Expires: 08 September 2020
Passed - 21 November 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,060 mi
Expires: 25 November 2019
Failed - 21 November 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,060 mi
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))
Passed - 23 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,934 mi
Expires: 25 November 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Failed - 23 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,934 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Passed - 25 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,170 mi
Expires: 25 November 2017
Failed - 25 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,170 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Passed - 16 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,391 mi
Expires: 25 November 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Passed - 15 November 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 15,761 mi
Expires: 25 November 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SH61UCJ?
The MOT expires on 10 February 2026.
What is the tax status of SH61UCJ?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 February 2026.
What are the specifications of SH61UCJ?
This is a 2011 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1198cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SH61UCJ?
This vehicle produces 128 g/km of CO2 emissions.