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2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration AF55MVX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 14 Jun 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 89,419 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Emissions not tested excessive blue smoke (7.3.A.1)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
24 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,233 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front headlight lenses fading both sides
- engine management light on
- covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection
- Rear exhaust box deteriorating
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
11 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 87,231 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim rotating wrong way (4.1.D.1d)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front headlight lenses fading both sides
- engine management light on
- covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection
- Rear exhaust box deteriorating
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
8 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,193 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
7 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 80,193 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal backing plate (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Upper 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)
- Offside Front brake disc heavily scored by worn out pad
- oil leak
9 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,124 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2016 14 Jun 202621 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,446 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2014 14 Jun 202620 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 63,416 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
20 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,423 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2013 14 Jun 202620 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 56,423 MI
14 Jun 202614 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,035 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,580 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2011 14 Jun 202623 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 40,580 MI
14 Jun 20263 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,606 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2010 14 Jun 20263 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 29,606 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
20 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,079 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2009 14 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AF55MVX was registered on 2005-09-01
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