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OV05LKA
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration OV05LKA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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129 Total Defects Recorded
15 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 132,349 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension components corroded
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Silencer outer skin corroded
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Steering and suspension components corroded
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
23 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 127,188 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- back box rusty
- Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Axle rusty
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
22 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 127,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- back box rusty
- Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Axle rusty
13 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 120,220 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer casing split (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible part (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear exhaust heat sheild
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))
7 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 120,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust heat sheild
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer casing split (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible part (6.1.2 (a))
26 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,193 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 114,193 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,286 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 105,286 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,855 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- CUT IN SIDEWALL OF NEARSIDE REAR TYRE...
27 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 98,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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)
- CUT IN SIDEWALL OF NEARSIDE REAR TYRE...
- REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
22 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,886 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2020 29 Jun 202622 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 90,886 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
4 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,430 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
4 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 83,430 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
25 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,348 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2018 29 Jun 20268 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,320 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres cutting out on inner edge
29 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,879 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2016 29 Jun 202628 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 65,879 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
7 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,294 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
28 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,540 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
19 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,266 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2013 29 Jun 20267 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,946 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2012 29 Jun 202625 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,950 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
8 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,855 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2010 29 Jun 20268 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 32,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
7 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,151 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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