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2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration DN55FLL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 112,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) 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
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) 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 after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,376 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- slight misting of oil at offside and nearside steering rack gaiters
- park brake lever has little reserve travel
10 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 106,333 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight misting of oil at offside and nearside steering rack gaiters
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- park brake lever has little reserve travel
30 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,125 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- poor repairs to both sides of front bumper
30 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (8.2.3)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- poor repairs to both sides of front bumper
8 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,396 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management lamp on
8 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 94,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management lamp on
8 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,374 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- offside rear brake binding slightly
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 90,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear brake binding slightly
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 81,769 MI
23 Jun 202629 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,769 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2016 23 Jun 20266 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,519 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2015 23 Jun 20265 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 74,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
7 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,818 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
7 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 62,818 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,802 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2013 23 Jun 202610 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,528 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 26,670 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2011 23 Jun 202622 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 18,820 MI
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DN55FLL was registered on 2005-12-29
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