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2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration GF55HSU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1400cc
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- Expires 28 Sep 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 131,060 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
19 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 126,047 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2025 21 Jun 202619 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 126,047 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
15 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 120,678 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
26 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 113,807 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
17 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 112,804 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
17 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 112,804 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
11 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,679 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
10 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 105,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
11 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,503 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 86,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,114 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
14 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,548 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2018 21 Jun 20268 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,224 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside (4.1.E.1)
- Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides worn (2.5.C.1a)
8 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 59,224 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides worn (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside (4.1.E.1)
11 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,263 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2016 21 Jun 202624 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,090 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
12 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,916 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2014 21 Jun 202621 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,183 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2012 21 Jun 202626 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,453 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2011 21 Jun 202626 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 34,453 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
20 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,166 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2010 21 Jun 202631 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,317 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2009 21 Jun 20263 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,101 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2009 21 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GF55HSU was registered on 2005-10-25
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