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SH05BSV
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SH05BSV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
19
Passes
12
Failures
61.29%
Pass Rate
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135 Total Defects Recorded
23 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 121,179 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2026 23 Sep 202523 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 121,177 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
10 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 118,075 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- spare wheel carrier holed and corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
3 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 118,073 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a)) 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- spare wheel carrier holed and corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 113,336 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- under side of vehicle corroded
- Rear spare wheel well corroded and holed
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle,springs,shockers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
8 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 108,429 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
8 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 108,427 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
18 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,943 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Underside of vehicle undersealed
18 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 103,943 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Underside of vehicle undersealed
10 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,516 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- underside of vehicle newly undersealed hampering fully inspection
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
8 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 98,489 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- underside of vehicle newly undersealed hampering fully inspection
- Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
13 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,182 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
30 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,866 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2019 30 Aug 201830 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,985 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
29 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,892 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & tread starting to crack ()
- under-trays fitted obscuring view to some parts
- exhaust at front flexible section corroded not leaking
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre corroded (7.1.2)
23 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 86,890 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Braking system leaking at offside rear hub area (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Exhaust system not adequately supported back box outer skin corroded excessive & insecure (7.1.1) Dangerous
- Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside & nearside no beam images (1.8.A.1b)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust at front flexible section corroded not leaking
- under-trays fitted obscuring view to some parts
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & tread starting to crack ()
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre corroded (7.1.2)
9 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,828 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust center & backbox outer skins corroded
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at center (7.1.2)
7 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 83,809 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure hitting wheel (1.9.2a)
- Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at center (7.1.2)
- exhaust center & backbox outer skins corroded
28 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,559 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
27 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 78,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,529 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
6 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,482 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 65,482 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,547 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
14 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 56,547 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
26 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,234 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
26 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 46,234 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,158 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2010 28 Aug 200910 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,151 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2009 10 Sep 200817 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 19,228 MI
17 Mar 200817 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,228 MI
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SH05BSV was registered on 2005-04-21
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