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2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration OV55VRL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1400cc
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- Expires 06 Sep 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 166,125 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Both outer sills signs of corrosion, rust bubbled.
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 156,063 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 144,662 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2024 30 Jun 202622 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 144,434 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) 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
- 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
7 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 135,988 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 135,988 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 122,509 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear bumper slight damage
4 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 122,504 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear bumper slight damage
10 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,433 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2020 30 Jun 20267 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,337 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2019 30 Jun 20268 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,636 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2018 30 Jun 20265 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 101,577 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- 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)
1 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,186 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2017 30 Jun 20269 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,089 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2016 30 Jun 20267 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 88,970 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
12 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,053 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2015 30 Jun 20269 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 78,895 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
11 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,305 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2014 30 Jun 20267 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,335 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2013 30 Jun 20261 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,087 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2012 30 Jun 20264 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,172 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2011 30 Jun 20264 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,330 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2010 30 Jun 202613 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,260 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2009 30 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!
OV55VRL was registered on 2005-12-16
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