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AF55ZPE
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1400cc
General Information
- Registration AF55ZPE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1400cc
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- Expires 28 Aug 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
17
Passes
11
Failures
60.71%
Pass Rate
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86 Total Defects Recorded
13 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 110,434 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
29 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 97,815 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Accidental damage with no sharp edges
27 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 97,809 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Wing mirror directional indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working Wing mirror directional indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Accidental damage with no sharp edges
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 83,600 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2024 14 Jun 202631 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 83,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) 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
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 83,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both side (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delamenated (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Front Position lamp not working Both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Alternator belt has cracks
- Exhaust corroded
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 76,824 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both outer lenses 'milky' (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 76,824 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both outer lenses 'milky' (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 71,501 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- FRONT DISCS AND PADS
10 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,490 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 70,490 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
26 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 66,443 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
24 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 66,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front 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)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
23 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 60,645 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
22 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 60,642 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,252 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2018 14 Jun 202620 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 54,208 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)
23 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 43,725 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2017 14 Jun 202623 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 43,725 MI
14 Jun 202626 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,728 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015 14 Jun 202625 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 34,502 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2014 14 Jun 202625 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,726 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2013 14 Jun 202629 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,725 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2012 14 Jun 202629 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 26,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
31 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 22,483 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 22,483 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory 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)
19 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 17,647 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2010 14 Jun 202622 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,323 MI
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AF55ZPE was registered on 2005-09-19
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