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2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration AF55ZRK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 09 Aug 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 108,772 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 104,020 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2025 14 Jun 202628 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,812 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 99,810 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 95,045 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
24 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 89,926 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 85,989 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2021 14 Jun 202610 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,661 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
10 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 82,661 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
12 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,729 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2019 14 Jun 202629 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,067 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front tyre side wall cut but no cords
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
27 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 75,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre side wall cut but no cords
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak ()
16 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,793 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2017 14 Jun 202616 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 69,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
23 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,547 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2016 14 Jun 202623 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 63,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,208 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2015 14 Jun 202628 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 57,208 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,285 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2014 14 Jun 202628 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,271 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
27 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 41,910 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,910 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,371 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2012 14 Jun 20266 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 33,371 MI
14 Jun 20264 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 26,270 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2011 14 Jun 202616 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,206 MI
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AF55ZRK was registered on 2005-09-21
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