VOLKSWAGEN POLO E96WTU has 15 MOTs

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This 1987 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 47,452 miles 2 months ago on Friday 13th March 2026 at 13:52.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Friday 12th March 2027.

E96WTU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH MARCH 202747,452 MI
FAILED12TH MARCH 202647,452 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED3RD MARCH 20252ND MARCH 202644,025 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases At Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED24TH MARCH 202323RD MARCH 202441,982 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Hand Brake Tight To Apply
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Welded
FAILED16TH MARCH 202341,963 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Not Working (3.4 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content Excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. MAJOR - Front Brake Disc Contaminated Both (1.1.14 (b))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  11. MAJOR - All Direction Indicators Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  12. DANGEROUS - Rear Stop Lamp(s) All Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  13. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  14. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  15. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 20212ND SEPTEMBER 202241,959 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 20124TH SEPTEMBER 201341,437 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Rear Brake Grabbing Slightly (3.7.a.5b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Brake Grabbing Slightly (3.7.a.5b)
PASSED10TH MAY 201111TH MAY 201241,419 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - O/s/r And N/s/r Tyres,sidewalls Cracked.
PASSED12TH MAY 201011TH MAY 201141,349 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED11TH MAY 200910TH MAY 201041,216 MI
FAILED7TH MAY 200941,215 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Split (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED10TH MAY 20089TH MAY 200940,181 MI
PASSED4TH MAY 20073RD MAY 200839,562 MI
PASSED13TH MARCH 200612TH MARCH 200739,268 MI
FAILED10TH MARCH 200639,268 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  2. FAIL - Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

E96WTU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

E96WTU MOT Comments

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E96WTU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 47,452 miles | Average yearly mileage: 1,217 miles

E96WTU FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration E96WTU was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1987 so it is currently 38 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 1 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 47,452 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 1,217 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 15 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means E96WTU has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 12 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 15 Major, 3 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently SORN .

Does E96WTU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 11th May 2026 E96WTU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is E96WTU Taxed?

No, as of Monday 11th May 2026 E96WTU does not have Tax. The vehicle is declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification). Read more

When does E96WTU MOT expire?

The current MOT for E96WTU will expire in 10 months on Friday 12th March 2027. Read more

When did E96WTU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for E96WTU was on Friday 13th March 2026 at 13:52. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has E96WTU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for E96WTU we can see 11 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 E96WTU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for E96WTU we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is E96WTU?

E96WTU is registered as a 1987 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has E96WTU done?

The odometer reading for E96WTU at the last MOT in March 2026 was 47,452 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 1,217 miles per year. Read more

How old is E96WTU?

The vehicle E96WTU was manufactured in 1987 so it is currently 38 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 1st August 1987. Read more

What colour is E96WTU?

The official colour of E96WTU is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does E96WTU have?

E96WTU has a 1 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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