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AX55FRU
2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1400cc
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- Registration AX55FRU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1400cc
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- Expires 07 Nov 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
1 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 148,273 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel remaining but not affecting parking brake performance
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and tread low @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Corrosion to underside (Including axle, suspension and associated components and prescribed mounting areas)
5 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 140,554 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel remaining
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 130,994 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- little reserve travel on parking brake lever
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 130,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 123,113 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,734 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2022 13 Jun 20261 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 109,614 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
21 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,702 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2021 13 Jun 202612 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 106,664 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested ENGINE LIGHT ON (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- UNABLE TO OPEN BOOT
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
15 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,469 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2020 13 Jun 202611 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 99,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) 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
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
2 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,776 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2019 13 Jun 202627 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,212 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside cv gaiter insecure
6 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,260 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2017 13 Jun 20265 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 83,260 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
11 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,227 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- rear exhaust silencer corroded
- front tyres worn/wearing on inner edges
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
11 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 76,227 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- rear exhaust silencer corroded
- front tyres worn/wearing on inner edges
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
16 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,550 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
7 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,465 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2015 13 Jun 20267 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 53,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,048 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2014 13 Jun 20264 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 39,048 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
10 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 28,808 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2013 13 Jun 20267 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,808 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2012 13 Jun 202614 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 19,334 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2011 13 Jun 202613 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 14,422 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2010 13 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!
AX55FRU was registered on 2006-01-31
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