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LR55FXD
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration LR55FXD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
13
Passes
10
Failures
56.52%
Pass Rate
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89 Total Defects Recorded
28 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 99,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
3 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 88,631 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- rear seat belts could not be tested because of obstruction
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
1 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 88,629 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil stays on (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- rear seat belts could not be tested because of obstruction
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
3 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 76,065 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Fuel cap seal slightly cracked
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked and condensation (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
1 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 76,065 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Fuel cap seal slightly cracked
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded
- Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked and condensation (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
5 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 73,669 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- O/S tie-rod play Both front tyre`s bald inner edges
2 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 73,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- O/S tie-rod play Both front tyre`s bald inner edges
31 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,208 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering arm has slight play
1 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,122 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front steering arm has slight play
31 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 70,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front steering arm has slight play
3 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,735 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
2 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 65,733 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
22 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 59,394 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
22 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,394 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
3 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,172 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2014 7 Jun 20263 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 51,172 MI
7 Jun 202623 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,722 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
25 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,108 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2013 7 Jun 202624 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 44,108 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
31 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,987 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2011 7 Jun 202629 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,214 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2011 7 Jun 20267 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,433 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2010 7 Jun 20263 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,721 MI
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LR55FXD was registered on 2005-11-16
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