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2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration MM05WZP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 21 Mar 2025
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 79,776 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure centre joint (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
13 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 76,055 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 76,002 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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)
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
16 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 71,106 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Poor patterns on headlights.
- Slight bind on offside rear brake.
- Front tyres wearing on inner edges.
17 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 66,167 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2023 17 Mar 202218 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 61,642 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2022 18 Mar 202116 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 61,623 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
18 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 57,719 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2021 18 Mar 202018 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 57,719 MI
18 Mar 202022 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 54,250 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre exhaust clamp corroded and broken.
28 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 49,732 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre exhaust clamp corroded.
28 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 46,280 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine sump pan rusted and weeping.
3 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 43,382 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2017 3 Mar 201611 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 40,692 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2016 11 Mar 201510 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 40,673 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
12 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,319 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2015 12 Mar 201412 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 37,319 MI
12 Mar 201427 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,738 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2014 27 Jun 201322 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,420 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2013 22 Jun 201221 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,864 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2012 21 Jun 201121 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 26,864 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 22,833 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 18,171 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2010 12 Jun 200916 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,521 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2009 16 Jun 2008You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
MM05WZP was registered on 2005-07-14
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