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2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration AF55ZXW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 13 Aug 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 117,983 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 115,013 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust flexi damage
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 108,236 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 108,236 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 108,169 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
4 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,088 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth close to exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 98,274 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2022 14 Jun 202628 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 98,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
30 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,559 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2021 14 Jun 20262 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 84,598 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2020 14 Jun 20263 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,419 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2019 14 Jun 20263 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 75,419 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
17 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,939 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2018 14 Jun 202617 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,845 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush boths sides slight play (2.7.4)
19 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 39,930 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 29,806 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2015 14 Jun 202612 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 25,014 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2014 14 Jun 202612 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 25,014 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 22,846 MI
14 Jun 20263 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 22,846 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2013 14 Jun 20266 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,459 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2012 14 Jun 202631 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 18,358 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2011 14 Jun 202625 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 15,865 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2010 14 Jun 202618 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,217 MI
Expiry date: 4 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!
AF55ZXW was registered on 2005-09-04
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