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OV55DWW
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration OV55DWW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 30 Nov 2018
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
11
Passes
5
Failures
68.75%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
1 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,444 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
1 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 80,444 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
27 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,233 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
26 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 191,590 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
21 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 191,560 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
5 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 181,892 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
- Offside Rear tyre wearing thin
- Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge[just legal ]
4 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 181,890 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
- Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge[just legal ]
- Offside Rear tyre wearing thin
15 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 169,559 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 169,558 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 149,955 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
11 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 149,955 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
25 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 132,310 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2013 29 Jun 20268 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 115,941 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2012 29 Jun 202631 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 98,736 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,418 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2010 29 Jun 202623 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,410 MI
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OV55DWW was registered on 2005-09-23
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