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FV05FSG
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1422cc
General Information
- Registration FV05FSG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
10
Passes
8
Failures
55.56%
Pass Rate
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67 Total Defects Recorded
14 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 143,184 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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 Front Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Bumper insecure consider as sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 134,445 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
21 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 134,445 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
27 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 127,843 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 127,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- 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)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 118,313 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
6 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 118,312 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
13 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,400 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2017 5 Jun 202612 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 107,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
17 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,330 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2015 5 Jun 202617 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 89,330 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
19 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,507 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
13 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,087 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2012 5 Jun 20266 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 66,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
23 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,207 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2011 5 Jun 202621 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 58,207 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
8 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,345 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,610 MI
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FV05FSG was registered on 2005-05-12
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