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2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration AF55ZRL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 03 Jun 2021
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 130,174 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
4 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 130,174 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 121,488 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
25 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 121,488 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
1 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,190 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre cut in inner sidewall
25 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 108,096 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre cut in inner sidewall
28 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,204 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 96,204 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
17 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,646 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2017 14 Jun 202615 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 79,646 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt And Stud Broken (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
30 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,824 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2016 14 Jun 202630 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 72,824 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
30 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,673 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2015 14 Jun 202628 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,592 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 57,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
31 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,770 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2013 14 Jun 202627 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 51,765 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
28 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,626 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2012 14 Jun 202628 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,005 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2011 14 Jun 202628 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 40,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
29 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,648 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 33,631 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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AF55ZRL was registered on 2005-10-16
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