AK06USB - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 28 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
28
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
11
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 08 November 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,054 mi
Expires: 07 November 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Failed - 07 November 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,048 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- 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 Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Major Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed - 26 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,315 mi
Expires: 02 November 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Minor Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passed - 28 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,376 mi
Expires: 02 November 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Passed - 03 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,619 mi
Expires: 02 November 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 31 August 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,755 mi
Expires: 30 August 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Failed - 23 August 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,735 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- Major Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (lens deteriorated) (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed - 26 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,493 mi
Expires: 25 August 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Failed - 25 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,485 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation, inside /outside (5.2.3 (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed - 03 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,703 mi
Expires: 02 August 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed - 31 July 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,699 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section, and between front section and centre section joint/clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))
- Major Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Minor Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 14 June 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,386 mi
Expires: 13 June 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Corrosion under vehicle
- Advisory Exhaust slightly blowing
- Advisory Corrosion on exhaust system
Failed - 01 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,383 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Emissions not tested excess smoke (7.3.A.1)
- Major Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory o/s/f tyre worn close to ply on inner edge
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed - 22 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,872 mi
Expires: 21 April 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 25 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,624 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Major Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 25 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,626 mi
Expires: 06 March 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Failed - 26 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,039 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Major Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Major Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Major Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Major rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 26 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,039 mi
Expires: 06 March 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 28 February 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,392 mi
Expires: 06 March 2015
Failed - 22 February 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,392 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Major Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failed - 02 March 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,406 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 02 March 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,406 mi
Expires: 06 March 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 01 March 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,939 mi
Expires: 06 March 2013
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)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 24 February 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,169 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
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)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 07 March 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,076 mi
Expires: 06 March 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 03 March 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,774 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Passed - 03 March 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,774 mi
Expires: 02 March 2011
Passed - 20 May 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,158 mi
Expires: 19 May 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for AK06USB?
The MOT expires on 07 November 2026.
What is the tax status of AK06USB?
The tax status is Untaxed and is due on 31 December 2025.
What are the specifications of AK06USB?
This is a 2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Grey. It runs on Petrol with a 1198cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of AK06USB?
This vehicle produces 142 g/km of CO2 emissions.