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2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration OY05JVF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 28 Nov 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 95,211 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
7 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 92,742 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- Corrosion to exhaust and some suspension components
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 92,685 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) 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
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively linkage fault. not allowing full sweep of blades (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe split (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer heavy corrosion (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front passenger seat back rest cannot be tilted to allow rear access
- Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 87,430 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear revers light n/w
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 87,430 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear revers light n/w
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 83,594 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2023 2 Jul 202628 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 83,555 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
24 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 76,361 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2022 2 Jul 202610 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 76,357 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside 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))
21 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 68,458 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
13 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 68,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front pad warning wire broken pads brand new
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
7 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 62,720 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
3 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 62,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
28 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 53,592 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres heavily worn inner edges
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 42,825 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
26 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,558 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread No. Plate is cracked. (6.3.1d)
26 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 42,558 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread No. Plate is cracked. (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
2 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,117 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
30 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,327 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 41,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,783 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,319 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
2 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,320 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
10 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,855 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
22 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,007 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,692 MI
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OY05JVF was registered on 2005-03-14
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