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SL05BYX
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SL05BYX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 03 Mar 2020
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
12
Passes
8
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
4 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,525 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 96,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative on both headlights (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front high beam bulb incorrectly fitted
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
27 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,670 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @ 28% (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)
2 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,102 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre fethering
- Front exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated
2 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 91,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated
- Nearside Front tyre fethering
23 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,728 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)
22 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 87,728 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre outer side wall has slight damage
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged as marked (4.2.A.1a)
- engine cooling fan not working
2 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 83,018 MI
12 Jun 20262 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,018 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2016 12 Jun 20261 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 77,250 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,250 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,081 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2014 12 Jun 202627 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,366 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2013 12 Jun 202625 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 65,364 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,543 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
24 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 58,543 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
22 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,456 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,217 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2010 12 Jun 20265 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 38,217 MI
12 Jun 20265 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,260 MI
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SL05BYX was registered on 2005-03-03
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