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AF55ZWS
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration AF55ZWS
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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41 Total Defects Recorded
25 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 149,847 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
22 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 149,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
2 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 142,648 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2025 14 Jun 202631 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 142,560 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pad sansor wire loose
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
21 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 130,989 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2024 14 Jun 202621 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 130,968 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking flexible hose to calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
1 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,615 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2023 14 Jun 202619 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 93,121 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 68,446 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2021 14 Jun 202612 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 63,111 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2020 14 Jun 20264 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 57,497 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2019 14 Jun 20264 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 57,496 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,068 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front worn on inner edge
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
4 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,989 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2017 14 Jun 20264 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 52,989 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,547 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,956 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
24 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 46,956 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
29 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,824 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
2 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,027 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2013 14 Jun 20263 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,511 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2012 14 Jun 20263 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 36,511 MI
14 Jun 202630 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,580 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2011 14 Jun 20265 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,268 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2010 14 Jun 202619 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,565 MI
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AF55ZWS was registered on 2005-09-20
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