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2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration GD05EBZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1400cc
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- Expires 05 Nov 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 166,951 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- reverse lights inop pre 2009
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly dim (4.4.3 (b))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- chip in windscreen
24 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 154,792 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- chip in windscreen
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge om inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 141,192 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear Rear exhaust heatshield loose
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps hazy (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on passenger side on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 124,597 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,296 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
6 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,166 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2021 23 Jun 202626 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 101,166 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
- Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working mirror light (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
12 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,160 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,777 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,125 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED.
- FUEL LINES UNDERBONNET SURFACE CORROSION.
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured STRONG ADVISE. (1.4.A.2f)
- REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODING.
- VARIOUS UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION.
31 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,713 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
28 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 68,713 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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)
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
26 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,863 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2017 23 Jun 202623 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,754 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2016 23 Jun 202623 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,388 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
23 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 55,387 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,003 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,280 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2013 23 Jun 202618 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,611 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2012 23 Jun 202617 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,639 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2011 23 Jun 202625 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,500 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
25 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,899 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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GD05EBZ was registered on 2005-07-29
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