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GL55CXY
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration GL55CXY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 13 Dec 2020
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
12
Passes
6
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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47 Total Defects Recorded
9 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 107,426 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front sub frame support bracket missing
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 107,426 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front sub frame support bracket missing
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,367 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- vehicle has had front end repair done
- no engine under tray fitted
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arch trim loose
12 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 93,367 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- 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
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arch trim loose
- no engine under tray fitted
13 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,316 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2018 23 Jun 20268 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 85,301 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear brake binding slightly
12 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,449 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (7.1.2)
12 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,476 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,235 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2015 23 Jun 202613 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,042 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2014 23 Jun 202610 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 72,042 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
19 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,506 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
19 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 65,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
22 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,621 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2012 23 Jun 202622 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,951 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2011 23 Jun 202621 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,075 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2010 23 Jun 202621 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 33,075 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
16 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,532 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GL55CXY was registered on 2005-12-11
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