# SH05BSV — VOLKSWAGEN POLO MOT History & Vehicle Check SH05BSV is a Black VOLKSWAGEN POLO, Petrol (1198cc), first registered 2005-04-21. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for SH05BSV — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | SH05BSV | | Make | VOLKSWAGEN | | Model | POLO | | Colour | Black | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1198cc | | First registered | 2005-04-21 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Valid - MOT expiry date: 2026-10-09 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 31 - Passes: 19 - Fails: 12 - Pass rate: 61.29% - Total defects recorded: 135 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2025-09-23 11:21:40 | PASSED | 121,179 MI | 2026-10-09 00:00:00 | | 2025-09-23 08:56:16 | FAILED | 121,177 MI | — | | 2024-10-10 17:25:52 | PASSED | 118,075 MI | 2025-10-09 00:00:00 | | 2024-10-03 10:49:18 | FAILED | 118,073 MI | — | | 2023-09-29 10:50:04 | PASSED | 113,336 MI | 2024-09-28 00:00:00 | | 2022-09-08 15:36:57 | PASSED | 108,429 MI | 2023-09-17 00:00:00 | | 2022-09-08 11:14:54 | FAILED | 108,427 MI | — | | 2021-09-18 15:35:54 | PASSED | 103,943 MI | 2022-09-17 00:00:00 | | 2021-09-18 12:34:27 | FAILED | 103,943 MI | — | | 2020-09-10 11:11:14 | PASSED | 98,516 MI | 2021-09-13 00:00:00 | | 2020-09-08 11:51:45 | FAILED | 98,489 MI | — | | 2019-09-13 14:35:39 | PASSED | 96,182 MI | 2020-09-13 00:00:00 | | 2018-08-30 16:44:26 | PASSED | 92,866 MI | 2019-09-13 00:00:00 | | 2017-08-30 16:26:39 | PASSED | 89,985 MI | 2018-09-13 00:00:00 | | 2016-08-29 12:38:41 | PASSED | 86,892 MI | 2017-09-13 00:00:00 | | 2016-08-23 08:40:43 | FAILED | 86,890 MI | — | | 2015-09-09 12:45:52 | PASSED | 83,828 MI | 2016-09-13 00:00:00 | | 2015-09-07 15:22:49 | FAILED | 83,809 MI | — | | 2014-08-28 16:41:07 | PASSED | 78,559 MI | 2015-09-13 00:00:00 | | 2014-08-27 11:30:56 | FAILED | 78,551 MI | — | | 2013-09-04 11:18:12 | PASSED | 72,529 MI | 2014-09-13 00:00:00 | | 2012-09-06 15:04:18 | PASSED | 65,482 MI | 2013-09-13 00:00:00 | | 2012-09-06 11:44:58 | FAILED | 65,482 MI | — | | 2011-09-14 16:36:36 | PASSED | 56,547 MI | 2012-09-13 00:00:00 | | 2011-09-14 10:23:24 | FAILED | 56,547 MI | — | | 2010-08-26 13:03:32 | PASSED | 46,234 MI | 2011-09-09 00:00:00 | | 2010-08-26 11:51:35 | FAILED | 46,234 MI | — | | 2009-08-28 12:43:12 | PASSED | 36,158 MI | 2010-09-09 00:00:00 | | 2008-09-10 13:08:22 | PASSED | 23,151 MI | 2009-09-09 00:00:00 | | 2008-03-17 12:24:09 | FAILED | 19,228 MI | — | | 2008-03-17 12:24:09 | PASSED | 19,228 MI | 2009-03-16 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2025-09-23 08:56:16 (FAILED)** - MAJOR: Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) - MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) **2024-10-10 17:25:52 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: spare wheel carrier holed and corroded - ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) **2024-10-03 10:49:18 (FAILED)** - DANGEROUS: 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)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: spare wheel carrier holed and corroded - ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a)) - MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) - MAJOR: Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Emissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) - MINOR: Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) **2023-09-29 10:50:04 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: under side of vehicle corroded - ADVISORY: Rear spare wheel well corroded and holed - ADVISORY: Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle,springs,shockers (5.3.3 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) **2022-09-08 15:36:57 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt () - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) - MINOR: Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) **2022-09-08 11:14:54 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt () - ADVISORY: Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) - MAJOR: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) - MINOR: Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) **2021-09-18 15:35:54 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Underside of vehicle undersealed **2021-09-18 12:34:27 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Underside of vehicle undersealed - MAJOR: Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) **2020-09-10 11:11:14 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i)) - ADVISORY: underside of vehicle newly undersealed hampering fully inspection - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) **2020-09-08 11:51:45 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) - ADVISORY: underside of vehicle newly undersealed hampering fully inspection - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) - MAJOR: Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) **2019-09-13 14:35:39 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) **2017-08-30 16:26:39 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) **2016-08-29 12:38:41 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & tread starting to crack () - ADVISORY: under-trays fitted obscuring view to some parts - ADVISORY: exhaust at front flexible section corroded not leaking - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre corroded (7.1.2) **2016-08-23 08:40:43 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Braking system leaking at offside rear hub area (3.6.A.1) - FAIL: Exhaust system not adequately supported back box outer skin corroded excessive & insecure (7.1.1) - ADVISORY: exhaust at front flexible section corroded not leaking - ADVISORY: under-trays fitted obscuring view to some parts - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & tread starting to crack () - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre corroded (7.1.2) - FAIL: Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside & nearside no beam images (1.8.A.1b) - FAIL: Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b) - FAIL: Offside rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2) - FAIL: Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) - FAIL: Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) - FAIL: Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) **2015-09-09 12:45:52 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: exhaust center & backbox outer skins corroded - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at center (7.1.2) **2015-09-07 15:22:49 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at center (7.1.2) - ADVISORY: exhaust center & backbox outer skins corroded - FAIL: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure hitting wheel (1.9.2a) - FAIL: Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) - FAIL: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) **2014-08-28 16:41:07 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) - ADVISORY: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) - USER ENTERED: n/s/f anti roll bar link fouling inner arch cover - USER ENTERED: Coolant leak **2014-08-27 11:30:56 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) - ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) - ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) - ADVISORY: Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) - FAIL: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c) - FAIL: Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) - FAIL: Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) - USER ENTERED: Coolant leak - USER ENTERED: n/s/f anti roll bar link fouling inner arch cover **2013-09-04 11:18:12 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) - USER ENTERED: slight bind o/s/r **2012-09-06 15:04:18 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - USER ENTERED: rear exhaust corroded **2012-09-06 11:44:58 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) - FAIL: Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) - USER ENTERED: rear exhaust corroded **2011-09-14 16:36:36 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) **2011-09-14 10:23:24 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) - FAIL: Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) - FAIL: Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) - FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) **2010-08-26 13:03:32 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) **2010-08-26 11:51:35 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) - FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - USER ENTERED: Nail in nearside rear tyre **2008-03-17 12:24:09 (FAILED)** - PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) - PRS: Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) - PRS: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) - PRS: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) - PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) - USER ENTERED: all tyres damaged sidewalls front engine undertray damaged **2008-03-17 12:24:09 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: all tyres damaged sidewalls front engine undertray damaged ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for SH05BSV is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SH05BSV. 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