VOLKSWAGEN POLO A5FSA has 29 MOTs

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This 2001 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 57,747 miles 6 months ago on Tuesday 13th January 2026 at 13:45.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 12th January 2027.

A5FSA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH JANUARY 202757,747 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Starting To Corrode
FAILED27TH NOVEMBER 202557,727 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Front Exhaust System Insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  7. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Corroded
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 202419TH NOVEMBER 202552,949 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Gearbox Selector Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED23RD OCTOBER 202452,949 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Gearbox Selector Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 202319TH NOVEMBER 202446,502 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 202219TH NOVEMBER 202343,423 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 202119TH NOVEMBER 202239,067 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED18TH NOVEMBER 202139,067 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED20TH NOVEMBER 202019TH NOVEMBER 202137,525 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Washer Switch Worn
FAILED20TH NOVEMBER 202037,524 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Washer Switch Worn
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 201929TH OCTOBER 202035,207 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  12. MINOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  13. MINOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 201829TH OCTOBER 201931,588 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Parts Starting To Corrode
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 201729TH OCTOBER 201831,373 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Face Heavily Corroded (3.5.1i)
FAILED19TH OCTOBER 201731,373 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Face Heavily Corroded (3.5.1i)
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 201629TH OCTOBER 201727,709 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED21ST OCTOBER 201627,709 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (2.4.g.2)
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 201529TH OCTOBER 201620,765 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Deteriorating
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (2.4.g.2)
FAILED17TH OCTOBER 201520,765 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Deteriorating
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (2.4.g.2)
  5. PRS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 201429TH OCTOBER 201519,238 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 201329TH OCTOBER 201417,750 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 201229TH OCTOBER 201315,912 MI
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 201129TH OCTOBER 201213,975 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 201029TH OCTOBER 201111,271 MI
FAILED27TH OCTOBER 201011,271 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 200929TH OCTOBER 20109,071 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Beam Axle Front Mounting Bush Breaking Up. Both Front Tyres On 2mm + Worn On Edges.
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 200829TH OCTOBER 20097,775 MI
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 200729TH OCTOBER 20086,538 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres On 2mm.
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 200629TH OCTOBER 20075,873 MI
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 200529TH OCTOBER 20065,268 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A5FSA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 72% | MOT Failure Rate: 28%

A5FSA MOT Comments

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A5FSA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 57,747 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,310 miles

A5FSA FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration A5FSA was manufactured on Monday 29th October 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 57,747 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 2,310 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A5FSA has a 72% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 86 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 17 Minor, 10 Major, 1 Dangerous and 7 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently SORN .

Does A5FSA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 5th July 2026 A5FSA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A5FSA Taxed?

No, as of Sunday 5th July 2026 A5FSA does not have Tax. The vehicle is declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification). Read more

When does A5FSA MOT expire?

The current MOT for A5FSA will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 12th January 2027. Read more

When did A5FSA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A5FSA was on Tuesday 13th January 2026 at 13:45. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A5FSA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for A5FSA we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A5FSA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for A5FSA we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 72% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has A5FSA done?

The odometer reading for A5FSA at the last MOT in January 2026 was 57,747 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,310 miles per year. Read more

How old is A5FSA?

The vehicle A5FSA was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. It was first registered on Monday 29th October 2001. Read more

What colour is A5FSA?

The official colour of A5FSA is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does A5FSA have?

A5FSA has a 1 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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