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AF55ZWP
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration AF55ZWP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 17 Jul 2024
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
18 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 115,711 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing under bonnet (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear fuel filter clamp broken filter still supported
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
17 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 115,711 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure front to middle joint (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear fuel filter clamp broken filter still supported
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing under bonnet (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
25 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,821 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
25 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 109,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) 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
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
12 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 102,675 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))
- orange oil light on dash
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
12 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 102,675 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- orange oil light on dash
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
5 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,070 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,637 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2020 14 Jun 20266 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,218 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2019 14 Jun 20266 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 83,211 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
3 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,385 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2018 14 Jun 20264 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,095 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2017 14 Jun 20263 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 67,090 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
18 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,932 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2016 14 Jun 202616 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,388 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2015 14 Jun 202615 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 43,385 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
12 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,821 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2014 14 Jun 20262 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,145 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2013 14 Jun 202626 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,903 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 24,483 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
18 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,861 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2010 14 Jun 202618 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 20,858 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) Dangerous
4 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,740 MI
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AF55ZWP was registered on 2005-09-20
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