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AF55ZRV
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration AF55ZRV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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129 Total Defects Recorded
16 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 66,424 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
16 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 66,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Body component insecure exhaust heatshield (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
25 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 65,358 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
25 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 65,358 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 62,650 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
- exhaust deteriorated
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
25 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 62,646 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to open (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- exhaust deteriorated
28 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 59,146 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- vehicle undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
28 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 59,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- vehicle undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
29 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 53,941 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
15 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 45,934 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
15 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 45,929 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
11 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 36,747 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted not allowing full inspoection of some vehicle components
11 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 36,747 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- under trays fitted not allowing full inspoection of some vehicle components
8 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 29,669 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some vehicle components
8 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 29,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some vehicle components
12 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 25,793 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some vehicle components
- 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 rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
12 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 25,793 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish
- under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some vehicle components
- 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 rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
15 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 22,290 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
17 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 22,140 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 21,319 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
19 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 19,997 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
14 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,683 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2012 14 Jun 202621 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 17,411 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2011 14 Jun 202617 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 15,709 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2010 14 Jun 202618 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 13,755 MI
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AF55ZRV was registered on 2005-09-22
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