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OV55FJC
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1400cc
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- Registration OV55FJC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1400cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
17
Passes
9
Failures
65.38%
Pass Rate
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85 Total Defects Recorded
3 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 149,681 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 149,676 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
19 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 141,279 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
9 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 130,025 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
9 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 130,020 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions unable to be completed misfire (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear 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))
8 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 127,737 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Wiper linkage worn
- Rear Exhaust corroded
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak inner ()
2 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 127,737 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak inner ()
- Wiper linkage worn
- Rear Exhaust corroded
- 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))
- Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 121,140 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust is deteriorated
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 121,042 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust is deteriorated
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
17 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 114,767 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 114,767 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,814 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,410 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS UNEVEN WEAR AND NEAR WEAR LIMIT
8 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 88,388 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc GAITER SPLIT LEAKING GREASE (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view DOOR MIRROR BROKEN (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced BROKEN FIXINGS (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS UNEVEN WEAR AND NEAR WEAR LIMIT
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
7 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,068 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2017 28 Jun 202621 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 77,177 MI
28 Jun 202621 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,177 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2016 28 Jun 202618 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,668 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,384 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
25 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,650 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2013 28 Jun 202615 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 51,793 MI
28 Jun 202615 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,793 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2012 28 Jun 202629 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,718 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2011 28 Jun 202611 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,006 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2010 28 Jun 202611 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 38,006 MI
28 Jun 202615 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,947 MI
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OV55FJC was registered on 2005-10-16
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