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2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration OV05LKM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 29 Jun 2024
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 173,468 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
27 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 167,058 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 159,212 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 154,521 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
3 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 143,945 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
2 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 130,806 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2019 30 Jun 20262 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 130,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
4 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 117,366 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2018 30 Jun 202617 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 117,343 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
25 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,810 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre wearing from inner edge
- Offside Front Tyre wearing from inner edge
27 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,302 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2016 30 Jun 202627 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 99,302 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
11 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,106 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2015 30 Jun 202611 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 86,106 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- 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)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
2 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,362 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2014 30 Jun 20262 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 73,362 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,438 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 65,438 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,115 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2012 30 Jun 202622 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 58,115 MI
30 Jun 202620 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,105 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
20 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 58,105 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
12 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,113 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2011 30 Jun 202612 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 50,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
26 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,200 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 32,343 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
3 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,343 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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OV05LKM was registered on 2005-04-21
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