SM55HYL - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 26 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
26
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 21 January 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,333 mi
Expires: 21 January 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity one bulb not working (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Failed - 21 January 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,333 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity one bulb not working (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Passed - 19 January 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,282 mi
Expires: 21 January 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60;14 (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity only one bulb working (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Failed - 19 January 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,282 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60;14 (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity only one bulb working (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Passed - 19 January 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,087 mi
Expires: 21 January 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 18 January 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,087 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s 68 n/s 132 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Major Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot lid (6.2.3 (a))
- Major Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 20 January 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,794 mi
Expires: 21 January 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Failed - 20 January 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,794 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Passed - 20 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,214 mi
Expires: 21 January 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Failed - 19 January 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,214 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 16 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,708 mi
Expires: 21 January 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory both rear brakes are slightly sticky
Passed - 16 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,602 mi
Expires: 21 January 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Failed - 16 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,602 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Passed - 18 January 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,279 mi
Expires: 21 January 2019
Passed - 19 January 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,954 mi
Expires: 21 January 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Passed - 18 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,899 mi
Expires: 21 January 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Engine light is on dash
Failed - 18 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,899 mi
Major Defects:
- Major passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle BOOT (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Engine light is on dash
Passed - 20 January 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,534 mi
Expires: 21 January 2016
Failed - 19 January 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,534 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 10 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,508 mi
Expires: 21 January 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 14 January 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,478 mi
Expires: 21 January 2014
Passed - 17 January 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 18,428 mi
Expires: 21 January 2013
Passed - 21 January 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 15,674 mi
Expires: 21 January 2012
Passed - 22 January 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 12,270 mi
Expires: 21 January 2011
Passed - 06 October 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 12,164 mi
Expires: 06 October 2010
Passed - 29 September 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 9,069 mi
Expires: 06 October 2009
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SM55HYL?
The MOT expires on 21 January 2026.
What is the tax status of SM55HYL?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 April 2026.
What are the specifications of SM55HYL?
This is a 2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Red. It runs on Petrol with a 1400cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SM55HYL?
This vehicle produces 158 g/km of CO2 emissions.