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OV55LHB
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration OV55LHB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
20 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 107,250 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2025 24 Jun 202619 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 107,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
17 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,077 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 98,415 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
4 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 98,415 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
4 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,087 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front under tray trim insecure/damaged
- Rear exhaust box corroded
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 98,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front under tray trim insecure/damaged
- Rear exhaust box corroded
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,177 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Engine undershield and fixings could do with attention
- Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced High level (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 94,177 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Wheel slightly binding
- Engine undershield and fixings could do with attention
- Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced High level (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,589 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear offside ()
7 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 89,589 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear offside ()
14 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,132 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- part of high level stop light not working
13 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 84,132 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- part of high level stop light not working
25 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,588 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2016 24 Jun 202629 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,584 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2015 24 Jun 202629 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 72,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
13 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,452 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
8 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,853 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2013 24 Jun 20268 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 56,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
16 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,267 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2012 24 Jun 20262 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 38,094 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,094 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,484 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,270 MI
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OV55LHB was registered on 2005-10-11
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