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2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration AF55NDC
- 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 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 126,067 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
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) 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))
10 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 123,185 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
10 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 123,185 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
2 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 106,783 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
6 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,494 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 96,458 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
19 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,406 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2020 17 Jun 202615 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 96,404 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated Brake pad wear indicator illuminated on dash wires broken (4.11 (b) (iii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
8 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 96,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust deteriorated
- suspension components showing signs of corrosion
- rear exhaust heat shield insecure
- nearside outer sill corroded
18 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,352 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust corroded and deteriorated
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- fuel filter showing signs of corrosion
- nearside outer sill showing signs of corrosion
16 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,383 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear outer sill signs of corrosion
- Nearside Rear slight bind
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
20 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,925 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
19 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 77,923 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60r14 (4.1.D.1b)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
22 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,372 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2016Advisory 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 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 76,363 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
6 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,951 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 68,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,349 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2013Advisory 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)
27 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,217 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
7 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,895 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2011Advisory 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)
- 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)
4 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,589 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,925 MI
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AF55NDC was registered on 2005-09-01
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