HJ56PZM - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 18 days ago
Vehicle Overview
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 25 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
25
Passed Tests
16
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 03 November 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 156,067 mi
Expires: 02 November 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Failed - 03 November 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 156,067 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- 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 Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- Major Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split open (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split open (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Passed - 18 May 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,881 mi
Expires: 17 May 2025
Passed - 13 May 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,832 mi
Expires: 12 May 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 14 April 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 147,893 mi
Expires: 13 April 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 12 April 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 147,893 mi
Major Defects:
- 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))
- Major Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 13 April 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 141,546 mi
Expires: 12 April 2022
Failed - 12 April 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 141,543 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Major Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Failed - 05 February 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 141,528 mi
Major Defects:
- 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))
- Major Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (b))
- Major Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (b))
- Major Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (b))
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (b))
- Major Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 28 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,179 mi
Expires: 27 September 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed - 25 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,176 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Major Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Major Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 28 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 134,509 mi
Expires: 27 August 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Advisory Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Advisory Offside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 28 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 134,509 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Advisory Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Advisory Offside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 13 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,772 mi
Expires: 12 August 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- 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)
Failed - 09 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,714 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Major Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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 - 20 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,369 mi
Expires: 08 August 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Passed - 09 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,528 mi
Expires: 08 August 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Failed - 09 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,528 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Major Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Major Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Passed - 22 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,510 mi
Expires: 19 September 2014
Passed - 20 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,757 mi
Expires: 19 September 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Failed - 20 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,755 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Passed - 26 October 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,161 mi
Expires: 25 October 2012
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 - 20 October 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 582,097 mi
Expires: 20 October 2011
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 - 21 October 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,750 mi
Expires: 20 October 2010
Passed - 07 August 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,185 mi
Expires: 01 September 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for HJ56PZM?
The MOT expires on 02 November 2026.
What is the tax status of HJ56PZM?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 November 2026.
What are the specifications of HJ56PZM?
This is a 2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1198cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of HJ56PZM?
This vehicle produces 142 g/km of CO2 emissions.