# SH06XOS — VOLKSWAGEN POLO MOT History & Vehicle Check

SH06XOS is a Silver VOLKSWAGEN POLO, Petrol (1198cc), first registered 2006-04-28. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for SH06XOS — 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 | SH06XOS |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | POLO |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1198cc |
| First registered | 2006-04-28 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2023-01-29 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 18
- Passes: 13
- Fails: 5
- Pass rate: 72.22%
- Total defects recorded: 43

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-14 16:01:11 | PASSED | 88,016 MI | 2023-01-29 00:00:00 |
| 2022-01-13 10:04:39 | FAILED | 88,016 MI | — |
| 2021-01-29 14:19:45 | PASSED | 82,174 MI | 2022-01-29 00:00:00 |
| 2019-07-30 12:04:50 | PASSED | 72,409 MI | 2021-01-29 00:00:00 |
| 2019-07-29 15:27:44 | FAILED | 72,408 MI | — |
| 2018-07-05 08:36:40 | PASSED | 64,522 MI | 2019-07-04 00:00:00 |
| 2017-05-17 13:54:14 | PASSED | 53,114 MI | 2018-05-16 00:00:00 |
| 2016-09-19 15:46:45 | PASSED | 50,177 MI | 2017-09-21 00:00:00 |
| 2016-09-19 11:21:03 | FAILED | 50,177 MI | — |
| 2015-09-22 14:55:07 | PASSED | 48,223 MI | 2016-09-21 00:00:00 |
| 2014-05-31 08:06:14 | PASSED | 42,367 MI | 2015-05-30 00:00:00 |
| 2014-05-29 15:34:39 | FAILED | 42,363 MI | — |
| 2013-04-09 12:39:17 | PASSED | 33,495 MI | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |
| 2012-05-01 14:39:45 | PASSED | 27,516 MI | 2013-04-30 00:00:00 |
| 2011-03-25 11:17:13 | PASSED | 18,937 MI | 2012-03-25 00:00:00 |
| 2010-03-26 11:15:48 | PASSED | 11,446 MI | 2011-03-25 00:00:00 |
| 2009-04-24 13:07:25 | PASSED | 8,777 MI | 2010-04-28 00:00:00 |
| 2009-04-24 13:07:25 | FAILED | 8,777 MI | — |

### Defects and advisories

**2022-01-13 10:04:39 (FAILED)**

- MAJOR: Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

**2021-01-29 14:19:45 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2019-07-30 12:04:50 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- ADVISORY: Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2019-07-29 15:27:44 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- ADVISORY: Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MAJOR: Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- 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: Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

**2018-07-05 08:36:40 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2016-09-19 15:46:45 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: rear heatshield loose
- ADVISORY: front no plate cracked
- ADVISORY: front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

**2016-09-19 11:21:03 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: rear heatshield loose
- ADVISORY: front no plate cracked
- ADVISORY: front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FAIL: Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

**2014-05-29 15:34:39 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

**2013-04-09 12:39:17 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2010-03-26 11:15:48 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2009-04-24 13:07:25 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for SH06XOS is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SH06XOS. 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.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
