SV55YXE - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 6 days ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 30 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
30
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
12
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 30 September 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,786 mi
Expires: 24 October 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides / axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides/ corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 30 September 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,786 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides / axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides/ corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 23 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,864 mi
Expires: 24 October 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides / axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
Failed - 22 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,864 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- 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 Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides / axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 11 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,234 mi
Expires: 24 October 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides apexes/ inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))
Failed - 11 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,234 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides apexes/ inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))
Passed - 19 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,996 mi
Expires: 24 October 2023
Failed - 06 October 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,991 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Passed - 25 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,167 mi
Expires: 24 October 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))
Failed - 22 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,152 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Service brake imbalanced across an axle front 80% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Service brake imbalanced across an axle front 80% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 07 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,040 mi
Expires: 24 October 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Handbrake Lever Has Play + Little Bit High
- Advisory Both Front Headlights Dull
Passed - 18 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,506 mi
Expires: 24 October 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Both Front Headlights Dull
Failed - 17 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,506 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake inoperative on one side Both Rear (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Handbrake Lever Is Too High (1.1.6 (c))
- Major Offside Front Side repeater not working Door Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Both Front Headlights Dull
Passed - 25 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,038 mi
Expires: 24 October 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Handbrake Lever Little Bit High
Passed - 04 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,719 mi
Expires: 03 October 2018
Passed - 04 October 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,105 mi
Expires: 03 October 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Front Flexy (7.1.2)
- Advisory Front Exhaust Mounting Corroded
- Advisory Both Front Brake Discs Wearing Thin
Passed - 01 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,674 mi
Expires: 31 August 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 31 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,660 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Major Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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 Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Advisory Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 07 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,049 mi
Expires: 17 July 2015
Passed - 18 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,811 mi
Expires: 17 July 2014
Failed - 16 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,810 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Major Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Failed - 08 November 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,942 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed - 08 November 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,942 mi
Expires: 11 November 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Failed - 01 November 2011 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,762 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMIT ON INNER
- Dangerous OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMIT ON INNER
Passed - 01 November 2011 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,762 mi
Expires: 11 November 2012
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMIT ON INNER
- Dangerous OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMIT ON INNER
Passed - 02 November 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,245 mi
Expires: 11 November 2011
Passed - 05 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,676 mi
Expires: 11 November 2010
Failed - 05 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,676 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Major Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Passed - 14 October 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,570 mi
Expires: 11 November 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Failed - 10 October 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,487 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Major Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SV55YXE?
The MOT expires on 24 October 2026.
What is the tax status of SV55YXE?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 January 2027.
What are the specifications of SV55YXE?
This is a 2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 1198cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SV55YXE?
This vehicle produces 144 g/km of CO2 emissions.