# SA55VRP — VOLKSWAGEN POLO MOT History & Vehicle Check SA55VRP is a Black VOLKSWAGEN POLO, Petrol (1198cc), first registered 2005-10-16. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for SA55VRP — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | SA55VRP | | Make | VOLKSWAGEN | | Model | POLO | | Colour | Black | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1198cc | | First registered | 2005-10-16 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Valid - MOT expiry date: 2026-08-24 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 23 - Passes: 18 - Fails: 5 - Pass rate: 78.26% - Total defects recorded: 59 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2025-08-14 09:21:35 | PASSED | 107,262 MI | 2026-08-24 00:00:00 | | 2024-08-07 12:20:40 | PASSED | 105,225 MI | 2025-08-24 00:00:00 | | 2024-08-06 11:32:57 | FAILED | 105,221 MI | — | | 2023-08-25 14:27:01 | PASSED | 103,098 MI | 2024-08-24 00:00:00 | | 2023-08-25 12:01:20 | FAILED | 103,090 MI | — | | 2022-06-08 10:59:48 | PASSED | 100,424 MI | 2023-06-23 00:00:00 | | 2021-06-15 10:57:32 | PASSED | 97,812 MI | 2022-06-23 00:00:00 | | 2020-06-24 08:54:21 | PASSED | 92,070 MI | 2021-06-23 00:00:00 | | 2019-04-18 12:00:25 | PASSED | 88,475 MI | 2020-10-25 00:00:00 | | 2018-04-26 10:22:38 | PASSED | 86,438 MI | 2019-04-25 00:00:00 | | 2017-04-07 13:44:00 | PASSED | 83,643 MI | 2018-04-08 00:00:00 | | 2016-04-06 14:53:50 | PASSED | 79,484 MI | 2017-04-08 00:00:00 | | 2015-04-09 14:59:58 | PASSED | 75,437 MI | 2016-04-08 00:00:00 | | 2015-04-09 12:09:33 | FAILED | 75,437 MI | — | | 2014-11-22 10:25:02 | PASSED | 74,233 MI | 2015-11-21 00:00:00 | | 2014-11-21 10:46:58 | FAILED | 74,233 MI | — | | 2013-09-18 14:47:05 | PASSED | 70,682 MI | 2014-10-16 00:00:00 | | 2013-09-11 09:52:24 | FAILED | 70,682 MI | — | | 2012-10-10 19:37:58 | PASSED | 65,000 MI | 2013-10-16 00:00:00 | | 2011-10-10 11:54:11 | PASSED | 56,637 MI | 2012-10-16 00:00:00 | | 2010-10-11 16:53:31 | PASSED | 51,033 MI | 2011-10-16 00:00:00 | | 2009-10-12 14:53:54 | PASSED | 45,899 MI | 2010-10-16 00:00:00 | | 2008-09-24 16:09:25 | PASSED | 37,807 MI | 2009-10-16 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2025-08-14 09:21:35 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: rear axle beam corroded - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: both rear chassis rails corroded - ADVISORY: Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) **2024-08-07 12:20:40 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: o/s/r axle beam bush perished **2024-08-06 11:32:57 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: o/s/r axle beam bush perished - MAJOR: Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) - MAJOR: Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) **2023-08-25 14:27:01 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) **2023-08-25 12:01:20 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) - MINOR: Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l)) **2022-06-08 10:59:48 (PASSED)** - MINOR: Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) - MINOR: Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) **2021-06-15 10:57:32 (PASSED)** - MINOR: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (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)) **2020-06-24 08:54:21 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) **2019-04-18 12:00:25 (PASSED)** - MINOR: Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) **2016-04-06 14:53:50 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: both front tyres low on inner edges **2015-04-09 12:09:33 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) - FAIL: Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) **2014-11-22 10:25:02 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a) - USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components - USER ENTERED: Exhaust system corroded **2014-11-21 10:46:58 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a) - ADVISORY: Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) - FAIL: Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) - FAIL: Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b) - FAIL: Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) - FAIL: Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) - FAIL: Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) - FAIL: Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) - USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components - USER ENTERED: Exhaust system corroded **2013-09-11 09:52:24 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) - FAIL: Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) - FAIL: Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) - FAIL: Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) - FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) **2012-10-10 19:37:58 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) **2011-10-10 11:54:11 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) **2009-10-12 14:53:54 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for SA55VRP is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SA55VRP. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.