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2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration AF55ZSN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 94,453 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2025 14 Jun 20263 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 94,452 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 92,340 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2024 14 Jun 202622 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 87,055 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2023 14 Jun 202610 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 75,465 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))
8 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 75,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 65,543 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2021 14 Jun 202618 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 65,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
31 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 57,692 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,040 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 50,139 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has water ingress (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output has water ingress (1.1.A.3d)
16 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 50,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output has water ingress (1.1.A.3d)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has water ingress (1.7.5a)
2 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 46,713 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2017 14 Jun 20262 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 46,713 MI
14 Jun 202629 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,875 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2016 14 Jun 202629 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 43,875 MI
14 Jun 20266 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,725 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,839 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2014 14 Jun 202630 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 37,839 MI
14 Jun 202614 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,158 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension 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)
17 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,489 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2012 14 Jun 202631 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 22,734 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2011 14 Jun 202611 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,707 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2010 14 Jun 202619 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 16,126 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2009 14 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AF55ZSN was registered on 2005-09-22
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