YF56NGU - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
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Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 22 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
22
Passed Tests
16
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 16 July 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,558 mi
Expires: 15 July 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 11 June 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,545 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- Major Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (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 Offside 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 14 May 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,505 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Major Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- Major Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- Major Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlights have no beam pattern and lense cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower arm rear bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Major Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split on small end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Unclipped (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
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 Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust loose slightly in centre sleeve/1 of the clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Rear axle corroded
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Hand brake travel quite high
Passed - 15 May 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,368 mi
Expires: 23 May 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Passed - 24 May 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,249 mi
Expires: 23 May 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 24 May 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,248 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- 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))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 26 April 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,411 mi
Expires: 25 April 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake backplate damp
- Advisory front exhaust flex deteriorated
- Advisory Nearside Front Outer c.v gaiter deteriorated
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside parking brake effort low
Passed - 16 April 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,769 mi
Expires: 15 April 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 16 April 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,769 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 19 May 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,664 mi
Expires: 18 May 2021
Passed - 24 April 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,491 mi
Expires: 23 October 2020
Passed - 05 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,399 mi
Expires: 04 February 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)
Failed - 05 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,399 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)
Passed - 19 December 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,595 mi
Expires: 14 January 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Advisory both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
Passed - 15 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,165 mi
Expires: 14 January 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Advisory child seat fitted
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit to limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit to limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin to limit (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Passed - 29 December 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,058 mi
Expires: 07 January 2016
Passed - 06 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,838 mi
Expires: 07 January 2015
Failed - 06 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,838 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 12 December 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,204 mi
Expires: 07 January 2014
Passed - 09 December 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,769 mi
Expires: 07 January 2013
Passed - 08 January 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,876 mi
Expires: 07 January 2012
Passed - 11 December 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,673 mi
Expires: 21 December 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for YF56NGU?
The MOT expires on 15 July 2026.
What is the tax status of YF56NGU?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 September 2026.
What are the specifications of YF56NGU?
This is a 2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1390cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of YF56NGU?
This vehicle produces 152 g/km of CO2 emissions.