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CF55RTZ
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration CF55RTZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
15
Passes
10
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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134 Total Defects Recorded
22 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 124,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear brake pipe rearward section fouling on exhaust system & worn (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible section deteriorated & blowing (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside brake hose outer rubber surfaces perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside suspension arm rearward rubber mounting bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded suspension (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded suspension offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Engine oil level low
30 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 122,495 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
26 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 122,490 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
5 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 119,469 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 119,469 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- park brake providing little effort
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 114,548 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 114,548 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,899 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover worn.
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover worn.
3 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 102,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Exhaust rear box corroded.
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover worn.
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover worn.
17 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,343 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- exhaust back box outer skin corroded
- center section exhaust sleeve corroded
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,343 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- exhaust back box outer skin corroded
- center section exhaust sleeve corroded
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,777 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
7 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,181 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Rear exhaust box deteriorated
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nail in o/s/r tyre
- Inspection light on
18 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,358 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 76,358 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,739 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2015 16 Jun 202625 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 68,739 MI
16 Jun 202616 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,356 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
9 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 63,131 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
27 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,127 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2013 16 Jun 202627 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 55,127 MI
16 Jun 202619 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,660 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)
24 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,281 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,434 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,276 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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CF55RTZ was registered on 2005-12-29
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