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OU55YFT
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration OU55YFT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 11 Oct 2021
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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97 Total Defects Recorded
6 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,655 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked and starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Light lens damaged
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Indicator repeater damaged
- Handbrake efficiency just met requirements
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 97,655 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Badly perished and cords visible in inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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 not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Indicator repeater damaged
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked and starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Light lens damaged
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Handbrake efficiency just met requirements
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 148,044 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 148,042 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
7 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 148,017 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre is bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- handbrake travel very high
- Rear number plate damaged
21 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 143,033 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- epc light on
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 143,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- epc light on
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 141,296 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 141,295 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
17 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 137,256 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Coolant leak ()
28 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 134,473 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2016 29 Jun 202623 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 134,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust backbox corroded
15 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 118,493 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2015 29 Jun 202614 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 118,489 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
30 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 102,165 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2014 29 Jun 202624 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,127 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
2 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,750 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2012 29 Jun 202625 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,635 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,095 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2010 29 Jun 20262 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,335 MI
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OU55YFT was registered on 2005-09-02
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