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DF05SYS
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1400cc
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- Registration DF05SYS
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1400cc
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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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61 Total Defects Recorded
30 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 96,159 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- different size tyres fitted on each axle
28 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 96,145 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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
- Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- different size tyres fitted on each axle
11 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 84,375 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Handbrake lever high
- Fuel cap seal cracking
8 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 84,366 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Shoulder cracked in multiple places. Cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Handbrake lever high
- Fuel cap seal cracking
1 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 74,176 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 73,907 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 63,835 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))
20 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 63,835 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
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))
8 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 61,164 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- exhaust corroded / not blowing
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
9 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 58,370 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 55,865 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
13 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 51,025 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2018 20 Jun 202613 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 51,024 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
25 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,771 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 49,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension 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 Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 38,766 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 25,547 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2016 20 Jun 202621 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 18,389 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 16,229 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2014 20 Jun 202627 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 12,622 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2013 20 Jun 202611 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 9,110 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2012 20 Jun 202618 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 5,218 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2011 20 Jun 202618 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 5,218 MI
20 Jun 202617 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 5,106 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2010 20 Jun 202612 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 4,325 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2009 20 Jun 202612 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 4,325 MI
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DF05SYS was registered on 2005-08-19
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