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AV55RLU
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration AV55RLU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 24 Jun 2027
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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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49 Total Defects Recorded
11 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 125,672 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 119,786 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
23 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 119,786 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements tinted white (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
25 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 114,230 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2025 15 Jun 202625 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 114,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
28 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 105,026 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 105,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil cap missing
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,858 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2023 15 Jun 20264 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 88,405 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2022 15 Jun 20264 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 88,403 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
24 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 76,595 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2020 15 Jun 202624 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 76,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
13 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,475 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2019 15 Jun 202611 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,825 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
- Rear exhaust box deteriorated
11 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 66,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak
- Rear exhaust box deteriorated
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
16 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,011 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2017 15 Jun 202612 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,612 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2016 15 Jun 202614 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,679 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2015 15 Jun 202628 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,166 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
21 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,089 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2013Advisory 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,984 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,715 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2011 15 Jun 202627 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 11,305 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2010 15 Jun 20267 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 28,383 MI
15 Jun 20267 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,383 MI
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AV55RLU was registered on 2005-10-14
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