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DF05TTU
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1400cc
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- Registration DF05TTU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1400cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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102 Total Defects Recorded
6 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 95,348 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
5 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 95,346 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) 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
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 93,369 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
17 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 93,349 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s + o/s chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- rear axle corroded
23 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 91,736 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system is corroded
- Rear axle is corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 91,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear axle is corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust system is corroded
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 88,647 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust in poor condition
6 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 88,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Headlamp lens de-fused (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Headlamp lens de-fused (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust in poor condition
30 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,829 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear number plate lamp lens in poor condition
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- exhaust system corroded
22 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 85,785 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to lense deterioration (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
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
11 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,585 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 82,583 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
19 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,107 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear exhaust box in poor condition
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 80,107 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear exhaust box in poor condition
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
6 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,791 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2019 21 Jun 20267 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,329 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear exhaust box in poor condition
- Nearside Rear outer tyre wall perished
10 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,559 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,576 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2017 21 Jun 202631 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,395 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2015 21 Jun 202630 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 53,395 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
14 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,818 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2014 21 Jun 202631 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 40,818 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
19 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,662 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2012 21 Jun 202618 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 25,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 16,263 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
28 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,454 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2010 21 Jun 202617 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 11,253 MI
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DF05TTU was registered on 2005-08-26
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