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2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration AF05PUV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 15 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 141,014 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear silencer badly corroded but not leaking.
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Engine oil leak
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
12 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 136,335 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- rear silencer badly corroded but not leaking
- oil leak or spillage on engine
- offside front brake hose to pipe joint damp, needs further investigation
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 131,469 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 130,429 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust backbox corroded
10 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 130,429 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter leaking slightly at connection (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside rear low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust backbox corroded
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive back plate damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 128,974 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust back box deteriorated
12 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 127,306 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2019 15 Jun 202621 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,832 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2018 15 Jun 202613 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 123,741 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust corroded
6 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 109,080 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2016 15 Jun 202631 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,110 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
5 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,317 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2014 15 Jun 20265 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 86,316 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
30 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,367 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2013 15 Jun 202630 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 76,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
8 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,751 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2012 15 Jun 20268 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 66,751 MI
15 Jun 20269 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,233 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
4 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,279 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2010 15 Jun 202620 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 44,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,780 MI
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AF05PUV was registered on 2005-04-04
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