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DF55YLB
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration DF55YLB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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44 Total Defects Recorded
4 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 157,865 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2025 25 Jun 20262 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 157,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
28 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 143,145 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- unable to penetrate various corrosion to both inner and outer sills
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,650 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2023 25 Jun 202623 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 134,020 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2022 25 Jun 202628 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 128,385 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wing mirror indicator damaged
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
26 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 128,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) 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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front wing mirror indicator damaged
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
18 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,510 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2020 25 Jun 202629 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 112,901 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2019 25 Jun 202618 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 107,839 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2018 25 Jun 202615 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 107,808 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)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Hose trapped between hub and ABS sensor wire (3.6.B.4a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Shock absorber pinch bolt fitted incorrectly, hose fouling on bolt end (3.6.B.4a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack leaking fluid from n/s and o/s boots (2.3.3b)
15 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,422 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad wear indicator lamp on.
- Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
19 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 86,161 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2016 25 Jun 202611 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,432 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2015 25 Jun 202620 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,443 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2014 25 Jun 202619 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,001 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2013 25 Jun 202619 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 59,001 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,405 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,122 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2011 25 Jun 20262 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 44,122 MI
25 Jun 202626 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,552 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 35,552 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,220 MI
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DF55YLB was registered on 2005-12-13
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