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2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration AX05BBO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 15 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 107,334 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,016 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2020 15 Jun 20267 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,795 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear shock casing insecure
- Offside Rear shock casing insecure
7 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 92,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear shock casing insecure
- Offside Rear shock casing insecure
7 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,149 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn
- Offside Front tyre inner edge worn
2 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 82,937 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn
- Offside Front tyre inner edge worn
2 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,788 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 72,786 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
3 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,749 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2016 15 Jun 20262 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 64,693 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
2 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,789 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 56,789 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,867 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2014 15 Jun 202627 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 46,800 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
27 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,058 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
27 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 38,058 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
22 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,475 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
25 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 18,903 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2011 15 Jun 202618 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 18,856 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
30 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 7,694 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2010 15 Jun 202628 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 5,211 MI
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AX05BBO was registered on 2005-04-29
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