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AF55MXL
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1400cc
General Information
- Registration AF55MXL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1400cc
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- Expired 10 May 2023
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
11 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 123,086 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust silencer box corroded
16 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 122,894 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Rear exhaust corroded
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 118,032 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust box corroded.
18 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 118,031 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust box corroded.
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,230 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- advise back box deteriorated
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
9 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 113,951 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- advise back box deteriorated
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
19 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,023 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advice tracking check (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))
19 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 109,023 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advice tracking check (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
24 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,722 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded
23 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 104,722 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
1 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,704 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to exhaust rear silencer
31 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 101,703 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to exhaust rear silencer
18 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,196 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2016 14 Jun 202618 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 99,196 MI
14 Jun 202616 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,822 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
10 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 94,036 MI
14 Jun 202610 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 94,036 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2014 14 Jun 202619 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 88,152 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 88,108 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
17 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 80,786 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2012 14 Jun 20264 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,142 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2011 14 Jun 20264 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,581 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2010 14 Jun 202621 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,803 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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AF55MXL was registered on 2005-10-16
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