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2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration OV55FHT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 16 Jan 2021
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,608 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust back out outer skin peeling off
- small chip in screen
- pad warning light on
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective lens hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,775 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre cracked tread pattern stepped
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
8 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 92,773 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre cracked tread pattern stepped
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
24 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,666 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded
23 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 100,175 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
- Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded
27 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,359 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake slight binding
27 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 84,357 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe broken (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake slight binding
20 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,465 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres low
16 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,161 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2015 28 Jun 202630 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,447 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
17 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,210 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
19 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,732 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2012 28 Jun 202626 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,382 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,553 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2010 28 Jun 20266 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,935 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2009 28 Jun 20266 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 22,935 MI
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OV55FHT was registered on 2005-10-22
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