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AF55MVD
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration AF55MVD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 16 Sep 2023
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
16 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 124,042 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 120,252 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
16 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 120,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
17 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,165 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2021 14 Jun 20267 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 117,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested co too high at revs and at tickover (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn sound not in accordance with requirements claxon sound (7.7 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
11 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,137 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2020 14 Jun 202629 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 104,135 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested unable to hold revs steady. CO at 3% (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,845 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 92,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,040 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Off side front head light dull with poor beam image.
- Exhaust box rusty but not yet blowing.
- Off side front tyre worn close to limit.
11 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,372 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- exhaust clap corroded but still adequately supported
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
7 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 79,367 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- EML on
- exhaust clap corroded but still adequately supported
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
6 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,715 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2015 14 Jun 202616 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,823 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2014 14 Jun 202617 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,342 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 70,342 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,975 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2012 14 Jun 202628 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 62,975 MI
14 Jun 202630 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,125 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2011 14 Jun 202629 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 55,125 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
3 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,844 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
12 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,763 MI
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AF55MVD was registered on 2005-09-01
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