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FP55MBY
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration FP55MBY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 30 Jan 2019
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
10
Passes
7
Failures
58.82%
Pass Rate
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57 Total Defects Recorded
31 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 141,268 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
29 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 141,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both side (1.8.A.1a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
4 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 130,625 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- eml light on
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
4 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 130,625 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable ball joint (2.2.C.1d)
- Nearside Outer 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- eml light on
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
7 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 120,208 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 120,208 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 109,424 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 95,557 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
31 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 95,557 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
7 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,356 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
9 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,622 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2012 6 Jun 20265 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 51,449 MI
6 Jun 20265 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,449 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2011 6 Jun 20264 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,153 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
4 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 38,153 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
22 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,206 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 28,206 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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FP55MBY was registered on 2005-11-09
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