VU61SWZ - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated about 2 months ago
Vehicle Overview
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 14 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
14
Passed Tests
11
Failed Tests
3
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 12 May 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,120 mi
Expires: 11 May 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory n/s sill repair covered in sealer
Failed - 08 May 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,119 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory n/s sill repair covered in sealer
Passed - 23 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,024 mi
Expires: 22 April 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory n/s/f seat backrest release knob missing
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Failed - 20 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,024 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory n/s/f seat backrest release knob missing
Passed - 23 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,155 mi
Expires: 29 August 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory headlamp patters only just showing (non original bulbs)
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advisory (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advisory (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 22 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,249 mi
Expires: 29 August 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 22 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,249 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 30 August 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,863 mi
Expires: 29 August 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 26 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,269 mi
Expires: 29 August 2021
Passed - 27 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,023 mi
Expires: 29 August 2020
Passed - 29 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,073 mi
Expires: 29 August 2019
Passed - 30 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,498 mi
Expires: 29 August 2018
Passed - 29 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,046 mi
Expires: 12 October 2016
Passed - 13 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,077 mi
Expires: 12 October 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for VU61SWZ?
The MOT expires on 11 May 2026.
What is the tax status of VU61SWZ?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 May 2026.
What are the specifications of VU61SWZ?
This is a 2011 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Red. It runs on Petrol with a 1198cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of VU61SWZ?
This vehicle produces 128 g/km of CO2 emissions.