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2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration AF05RRV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 17 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 77,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Emissions not tested not tested due to fuel leak and exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s inop (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box blowing (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s/f anti-role bar drop link excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- chip to screen
- rear indicators bulbs discoloring
- no reverse lights
- front brake balance
17 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 76,032 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Center and rear exhaust corroding + slight blow
- o/s/f headlamp pattern weak
17 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 76,028 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Center and rear exhaust corroding + slight blow
- o/s/f headlamp pattern weak
15 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,164 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres worn to edges
4 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,550 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust corroded.
- chip to screen
3 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,936 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s number plate loose
- chip to screen
3 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 70,933 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s number plate loose
- chip to screen
29 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,254 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- chip to screen
- rear exhaust corroding
- offside front shock absorber weak
- both front tyres on legal limit
24 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 69,232 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- chip to screen
- rear exhaust corroding
- offside front shock absorber weak
- both front tyres on legal limit
10 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,050 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2016 17 Jun 20269 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 68,048 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
4 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,424 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
4 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 66,424 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
5 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,689 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
6 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,848 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 60,848 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,936 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2012 17 Jun 20261 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 56,922 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
16 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,395 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 51,395 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
25 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 42,606 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,606 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,720 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2009 17 Jun 202617 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 29,720 MI
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AF05RRV was registered on 2005-03-20
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