# SH05BSX — VOLKSWAGEN POLO MOT History & Vehicle Check SH05BSX is a Silver VOLKSWAGEN POLO, Petrol (1198cc), first registered 2005-04-25. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for SH05BSX — 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 | SH05BSX | | Make | VOLKSWAGEN | | Model | POLO | | Colour | Silver | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1198cc | | First registered | 2005-04-25 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2017-12-18 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 17 - Passes: 9 - Fails: 8 - Pass rate: 52.94% - Total defects recorded: 47 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2016-12-15 16:04:13 | PASSED | 84,999 MI | 2017-12-18 00:00:00 | | 2016-12-08 15:35:20 | FAILED | 84,719 MI | — | | 2015-12-02 13:26:29 | PASSED | 75,570 MI | 2016-12-18 00:00:00 | | 2015-12-01 11:01:43 | FAILED | 75,570 MI | — | | 2014-11-24 13:59:19 | PASSED | 66,915 MI | 2015-12-18 00:00:00 | | 2014-11-22 12:23:45 | FAILED | 66,915 MI | — | | 2013-12-19 16:53:57 | PASSED | 58,788 MI | 2014-12-18 00:00:00 | | 2013-12-19 13:43:55 | FAILED | 58,788 MI | — | | 2012-12-14 11:22:27 | PASSED | 48,324 MI | 2013-12-13 00:00:00 | | 2011-06-23 15:23:49 | PASSED | 37,078 MI | 2012-07-08 00:00:00 | | 2011-06-22 11:05:41 | FAILED | 37,077 MI | — | | 2010-07-09 16:01:42 | PASSED | 35,601 MI | 2011-07-08 00:00:00 | | 2010-07-09 11:40:31 | FAILED | 35,600 MI | — | | 2009-03-31 16:24:57 | PASSED | 33,118 MI | 2010-04-25 00:00:00 | | 2009-03-31 11:58:32 | FAILED | 33,118 MI | — | | 2008-04-15 15:37:39 | PASSED | 31,399 MI | 2009-04-25 00:00:00 | | 2008-04-14 16:03:18 | FAILED | 31,399 MI | — | ### Defects and advisories **2016-12-15 16:04:13 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: exhaust system heavily corroded - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a) - ADVISORY: Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) **2016-12-08 15:35:20 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: exhaust system heavily corroded - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a) - ADVISORY: Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) - FAIL: Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: 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) **2015-12-01 11:01:43 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) - FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) **2014-11-24 13:59:19 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: Exhaust system has slight corrosion **2014-11-22 12:23:45 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) - FAIL: Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) - FAIL: Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) - FAIL: Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - FAIL: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) - USER ENTERED: Exhaust system has slight corrosion **2013-12-19 16:53:57 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) **2013-12-19 13:43:55 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) - FAIL: Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) **2011-06-22 11:05:41 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) - FAIL: Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) - FAIL: Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) **2010-07-09 11:40:31 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) **2009-03-31 11:58:32 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) **2008-04-14 16:03:18 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) - FAIL: Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) - FAIL: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for SH05BSX is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SH05BSX. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.