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2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration OV55PLO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 15 Feb 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 124,883 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
11 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 124,882 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory 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))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 115,626 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
12 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 115,626 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 108,497 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
16 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 108,497 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
9 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,787 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Exhaust box carroded rear
- Rear Tailgate shocks have been weakened
- Offside Front head light has steam inside
9 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 103,786 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front 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)
- Offside Front head light has steam inside
- Exhaust box carroded rear
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Tailgate shocks have been weakened
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,329 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
6 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 92,329 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
3 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,385 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2022 28 Jun 20263 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 85,385 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
20 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 80,630 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2021 28 Jun 202614 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 71,518 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated.
- all four tyres slightly out of shape
12 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 55,216 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear tyres slightly low on tread and perished
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 41,307 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2018 28 Jun 20269 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 27,975 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2017 28 Jun 202610 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 19,290 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2016 28 Jun 202610 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 19,290 MI
28 Jun 202610 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 9,577 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2014 28 Jun 20267 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 9,414 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2012 28 Jun 20268 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 8,737 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2011 28 Jun 20267 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2010 28 Jun 20269 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 7,329 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2009 28 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV55PLO was registered on 2005-11-11
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