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2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration LB55MDJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 20 Oct 2025
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 95,714 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2025 13 Jun 202628 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 95,195 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 86,250 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 82,122 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))
6 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 81,612 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 81,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 76,942 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2021 13 Jun 202617 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,174 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2020 13 Jun 202616 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 61,593 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
24 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,793 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- underbody trays fitted
- exhaust front flexi starting to deteriate
24 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 54,793 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- underbody trays fitted
- exhaust front flexi starting to deteriate
8 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,067 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2017 13 Jun 20268 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 48,067 MI
13 Jun 202617 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 39,370 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
17 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 39,370 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
12 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 38,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
17 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,409 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2015 13 Jun 20267 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,194 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
17 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,433 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
11 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 17,360 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2011 13 Jun 202611 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 17,360 MI
13 Jun 202619 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 12,312 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2010 13 Jun 202620 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 8,703 MI
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LB55MDJ was registered on 2005-12-19
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