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MF05FNJ
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration MF05FNJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 09 Apr 2027
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MOT History 37 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
37
Total Tests
20
Passes
17
Failures
54.05%
Pass Rate
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107 Total Defects Recorded
10 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 151,242 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
10 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 151,242 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
1 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 146,226 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
1 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 146,226 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
4 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 140,623 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
4 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 140,623 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
31 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 136,507 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror case (3.3 (b) (i))
31 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 136,507 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror case (3.3 (b) (i))
1 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 131,276 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside mirror case insecure
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside mirror insecure
1 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 131,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside mirror case insecure
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside mirror insecure
22 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,226 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s mirror slightly loose
- exhaust system corroded
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- slight damage and cracking both front tyres
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
22 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 128,226 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- slight damage and cracking both front tyres
- n/s mirror slightly loose
- exhaust system corroded
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
16 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,032 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
29 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 124,354 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear inner sills rusty
- slight side wall damage on o/s front tyre
- slight play o/s rack end
- rear ehaust box outter casing corrode
- oil leak
29 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 124,354 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear inner sills rusty
- slight side wall damage on o/s front tyre
- slight play o/s rack end
- rear ehaust box outter casing corrode
- oil leak
29 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,080 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
29 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 118,080 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
4 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,383 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2018 22 Jun 20263 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 109,383 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
5 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,794 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to inner (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to inner (4.1.E.1)
24 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,188 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2016 22 Jun 202623 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 88,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,409 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2015 22 Jun 202620 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 78,409 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
9 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,384 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2014 22 Jun 20269 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 68,384 MI
22 Jun 20268 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,617 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2013 22 Jun 20268 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 59,617 MI
22 Jun 202628 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,862 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2012 22 Jun 202628 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 51,862 MI
22 Jun 202631 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,662 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2011 22 Jun 202631 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,931 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 28,931 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,768 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2010 22 Jun 202628 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 38,768 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
28 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,057 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2009 22 Jun 202626 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 31,057 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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MF05FNJ was registered on 2005-03-01
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