AP55LFB - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 29 days ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 29 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
29
Passed Tests
20
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 23 July 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 134,485 mi
Expires: 22 July 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Rear box peeling
Failed - 19 July 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 134,480 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Rear box peeling
Passed - 12 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 132,274 mi
Expires: 12 April 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Backbox corroded
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 11 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 132,272 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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 Outer 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))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Backbox corroded
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 13 April 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 128,757 mi
Expires: 12 April 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 01 April 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,292 mi
Expires: 31 March 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory rear exhaust outer skin corroded
Passed - 29 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,289 mi
Expires: 28 March 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory backbox outer skin
Failed - 25 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,285 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory backbox outer skin
Failed - 11 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,281 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Coil spring not seated at the top correctly.
Passed - 29 June 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,326 mi
Expires: 28 June 2022
Passed - 22 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 118,140 mi
Expires: 31 October 2021
Failed - 26 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,856 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 01 November 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,551 mi
Expires: 31 October 2020
Failed - 30 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,551 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Major Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Major Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Passed - 20 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,595 mi
Expires: 25 July 2019
Minor Defects:
- Minor Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 17 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,587 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
- Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 17 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,481 mi
Expires: 25 July 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 25 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,129 mi
Expires: 25 July 2017
Passed - 23 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,404 mi
Expires: 25 July 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 23 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,502 mi
Expires: 25 July 2015
Failed - 22 July 2014 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,502 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Passed - 26 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,301 mi
Expires: 25 July 2014
Passed - 15 January 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,015 mi
Expires: 16 January 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Advisory Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Advisory Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Passed - 17 January 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,252 mi
Expires: 16 January 2013
Passed - 20 January 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,669 mi
Expires: 17 February 2012
Passed - 20 January 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,666 mi
Expires: 17 February 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
- Advisory Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Failed - 20 January 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,664 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Passed - 20 January 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,785 mi
Expires: 17 February 2011
Passed - 18 February 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 23,580 mi
Expires: 17 February 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for AP55LFB?
The MOT expires on 22 July 2026.
What is the tax status of AP55LFB?
The tax status is Untaxed and is due on 21 February 2025.
What are the specifications of AP55LFB?
This is a 2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 1400cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of AP55LFB?
This vehicle produces 182 g/km of CO2 emissions.