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OV55LWS
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration OV55LWS
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 26 Jul 2025
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
6 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 131,091 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front 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))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 131,090 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 115,942 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2024 25 Jun 202612 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,011 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
13 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 90,634 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))
- 165/70/14 x4,,U/BODY PLASTICS etc
27 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 81,597 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
21 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 81,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
3 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 75,379 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
2 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 75,379 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
19 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,247 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 70,247 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage headlamp (6.1.C.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,690 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2018 25 Jun 202610 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 63,690 MI
25 Jun 202614 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,896 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2017 25 Jun 20264 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,815 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
26 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,167 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2015 25 Jun 202628 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,260 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2014 25 Jun 202627 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,260 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2014 25 Jun 202627 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 37,260 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,090 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2013 25 Jun 202621 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,352 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,950 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2010 25 Jun 20262 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 16,234 MI
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OV55LWS was registered on 2005-10-21
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