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2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration LS55HHP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1400cc
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- Expires 04 Aug 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 75,853 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))
28 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 74,859 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both fronts (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
19 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 74,824 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both fronts (5.3.2 (b))
- Engine overheated
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
2 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 73,135 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2024 6 Jun 202625 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 73,111 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 71,161 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))
24 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 71,161 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))
26 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 67,988 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))
25 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 67,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))
22 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 64,309 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2021 6 Jun 202630 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 60,970 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020 6 Jun 202629 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 57,637 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,630 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 50,749 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear tyres wall cracking
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Oil leak ()
20 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,532 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- oil leak
- Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
19 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 46,532 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
- Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- oil leak
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
20 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,577 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2015 6 Jun 202631 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,004 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,439 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,190 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2011 6 Jun 20266 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,219 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,929 MI
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LS55HHP was registered on 2005-11-11
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