SM56YSE - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: Not validGB
·Last updated 13 days ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 27 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
27
Passed Tests
16
Failed Tests
11
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 08 December 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,192 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Seat backrest not fully secured
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad warning wiring broken
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Central Exhaust silencer corroded
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 02 December 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,904 mi
Expires: 01 December 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 20 November 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,900 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Brake performance unable to be tested Unable to carryout a brake test due to a leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 17 January 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,035 mi
Expires: 25 January 2025
Failed - 15 January 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,033 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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 Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Passed - 16 January 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,310 mi
Expires: 25 January 2024
Failed - 13 January 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,309 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
Passed - 25 January 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,350 mi
Expires: 25 January 2023
Failed - 21 January 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,208 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passed - 26 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,705 mi
Expires: 25 January 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Advisory General underbody corrosion
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory slight blow from exhaust system
Failed - 25 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,703 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 Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Advisory General underbody corrosion
Passed - 17 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,632 mi
Expires: 16 January 2021
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Failed - 16 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,632 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 26 February 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,451 mi
Expires: 25 February 2020
Passed - 13 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,836 mi
Expires: 13 February 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Failed - 13 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,836 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Advisory Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Passed - 14 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,838 mi
Expires: 13 February 2018
Failed - 13 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,838 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Passed - 18 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,584 mi
Expires: 29 January 2017
Passed - 26 January 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,431 mi
Expires: 29 January 2016
Passed - 23 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 20,339 mi
Expires: 29 January 2015
Passed - 23 January 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 18,404 mi
Expires: 29 January 2014
Passed - 24 January 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 16,098 mi
Expires: 29 January 2013
Failed - 24 January 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 16,098 mi
Passed - 27 January 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 14,798 mi
Expires: 29 January 2012
Failed - 27 January 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 14,798 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Passed - 20 January 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 12,715 mi
Expires: 29 January 2011
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SM56YSE?
The vehicle's MOT status is Not valid.
What is the tax status of SM56YSE?
The tax status is Untaxed and is due on 01 January 2026.
What are the specifications of SM56YSE?
This is a 2007 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Grey. It runs on Petrol with a 1400cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SM56YSE?
This vehicle produces 152 g/km of CO2 emissions.