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2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration OV05ZRO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 24 Jan 2027
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 137,721 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust corrosion
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 135,458 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust corrosion
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
19 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 131,766 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Exhaust section corroded
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
19 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 131,766 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust section corroded
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
12 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 125,713 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust box corroded
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 125,713 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust box corroded
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 121,999 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,554 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust box corroded
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
10 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 113,411 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust box slight corrosion
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
10 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 113,411 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Exhaust box slight corrosion
25 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 108,325 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 103,089 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
18 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 103,089 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
13 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,258 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2018 5 Jul 20266 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,553 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2017 5 Jul 20266 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 92,553 MI
5 Jul 202613 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 88,627 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,627 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
17 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,885 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2015 5 Jul 202617 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 82,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
25 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,863 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2014 5 Jul 202625 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,863 MI
5 Jul 202611 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,739 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
25 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,298 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2012 5 Jul 202618 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,715 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2011 5 Jul 202618 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 55,715 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
22 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,639 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2010 5 Jul 20262 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,998 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2009 5 Jul 20262 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 32,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
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OV05ZRO was registered on 2005-06-10
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