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GL09CYP
2009 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration GL09CYP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 26 Aug 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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82 Total Defects Recorded
6 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 113,525 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 113,515 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 107,250 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
16 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 107,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
10 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,948 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
7 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 99,945 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn REAR WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn REAR WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
1 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 90,859 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- handbrake travel near limit
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front r/b (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 81,897 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2022 19 Jun 202611 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 81,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
19 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 81,777 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2021 19 Jun 202627 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 76,498 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
23 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,777 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
23 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 69,776 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
25 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,183 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2018 19 Jun 202619 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 62,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
20 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,808 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
18 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 53,768 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,690 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,359 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2015 19 Jun 202620 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,938 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2014 19 Jun 202630 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,821 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2013 19 Jun 202622 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,777 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2013 19 Jun 202622 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 31,777 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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GL09CYP was registered on 2009-07-14
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