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OV55FHW
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration OV55FHW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 12 Nov 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
18
Passes
5
Failures
78.26%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
13 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 97,347 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front top mount has slightly worn bush
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
13 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 97,347 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
12 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 97,346 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
4 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 91,746 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- hand brake has travel
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 87,946 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2024 28 Jun 202614 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 84,423 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 79,628 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner ty-rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
15 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 74,090 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
12 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 69,561 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2020 28 Jun 202613 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,196 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 52,599 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
8 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 44,529 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2017 28 Jun 20267 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 38,684 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2016 28 Jun 20263 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 38,681 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
11 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 31,746 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 31,746 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 25,015 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2014 28 Jun 202615 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 19,341 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
13 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 19,341 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
29 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 13,072 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2012 28 Jun 202621 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 10,382 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2011 28 Jun 202625 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 9,500 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2010 28 Jun 202619 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 8,320 MI
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OV55FHW was registered on 2005-10-08
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