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2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration AF05TYK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 19 Jan 2025
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 158,838 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2025 13 Jun 202615 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 158,838 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
21 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 150,665 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint play (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 143,318 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
20 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 143,318 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 137,453 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
29 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 137,453 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
6 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 129,019 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- advise nearside steering tie rod slightly worn nearside
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
3 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 129,018 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- advise nearside steering tie rod slightly worn nearside
11 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,501 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2020 13 Jun 202610 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 119,501 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
6 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,985 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
20 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,540 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2018 13 Jun 20269 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,066 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2017 13 Jun 20262 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,524 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2016 13 Jun 20268 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,717 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2015 13 Jun 202627 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,648 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2014 13 Jun 20266 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,396 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2013 13 Jun 202623 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,004 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
2 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 62,237 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,237 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,819 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2010 13 Jun 20264 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,433 MI
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AF05TYK was registered on 2005-03-08
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