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AF55ZPV
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration AF55ZPV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
17
Passes
9
Failures
65.38%
Pass Rate
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183 Total Defects Recorded
16 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 110,747 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- rear axle and lower spring cups corroding
- engine damp with oil
- chips in windscreen
- both rear shock dust cover insecure
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front steering arm slight play
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 110,742 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure lower arm front bush bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front steering arm slight play
- rear axle and lower spring cups corroding
- engine damp with oil
- chips in windscreen
- both rear shock dust cover insecure
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 106,525 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded adjoining rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 106,525 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded adjoining rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,543 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of vehicle corroded in areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush s (5.3.2 (c))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Flexi ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Heavily Cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 105,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested Exhaust leak excessive, emissions will clearly be effected (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Flexi ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of vehicle corroded in areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush s (5.3.2 (c))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Heavily Cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
24 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,953 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
19 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 101,945 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,584 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Rear Axle corroded
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
27 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 98,582 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear Axle corroded
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Hand brake little reserve
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
21 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,997 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,710 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
- nsf wing damged
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,229 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
25 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,743 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing 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)
25 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 68,743 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside 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)
2 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,166 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2015 14 Jun 20261 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
30 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,542 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2015 14 Jun 202630 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 56,542 MI
14 Jun 202620 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,284 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2014 14 Jun 202620 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,284 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,786 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,941 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2012 14 Jun 202621 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,898 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2011 14 Jun 202618 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,690 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2010 14 Jun 202616 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,370 MI
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AF55ZPV was registered on 2005-09-21
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