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LA55DTV
2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration LA55DTV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
10
Passes
6
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
25 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 168,022 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 168,022 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- handbrake travel high
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 154,980 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- slight binding osr wheel
- Offside Front steering rack slight play
9 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 154,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe into wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and splitting (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- reverse light inop
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Rear lamp cluster full of water
- fuel cap seal starting to perish
- coolant level low
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front inner rack joint has play
- Offside Front headlamp aim poor
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
24 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 154,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear shock absorbers poor damping
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
23 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 141,656 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- slight play in steering system
- pad warning light on
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front stone chip to screen
21 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 129,926 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
11 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 113,132 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
9 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 96,449 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
14 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,699 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2013 7 Jun 20269 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,887 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,887 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,034 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
13 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 47,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
17 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 29,702 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,702 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LA55DTV was registered on 2006-02-17
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