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2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SA55PLV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 129,283 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 129,262 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,649 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2020 11 Jun 20268 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 119,649 MI
11 Jun 20262 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,346 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2019 11 Jun 20262 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 117,346 MI
11 Jun 202613 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 107,369 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- centre brake light not working at all
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
10 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 107,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
9 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,536 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
12 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,126 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
12 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 99,126 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
4 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,785 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 89,779 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,568 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2014 11 Jun 20267 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 78,568 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
7 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,372 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
6 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 65,314 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
13 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,966 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2012 11 Jun 202612 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 47,966 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
8 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,924 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2011 11 Jun 202610 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,517 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2010 11 Jun 202618 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,045 MI
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SA55PLV was registered on 2005-09-30
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