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SL05BZB
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration SL05BZB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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87 Total Defects Recorded
8 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 122,032 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords as marked 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear reverse lights not working
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated and leaking fluid (2.1.3 (g) (i))
8 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 122,032 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock top mount eroded (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords as marked 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear reverse lights not working
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated and leaking fluid (2.1.3 (g) (i))
13 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 119,111 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- under trays fitted
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded in places (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
18 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,397 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- under trays fitted
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
17 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 116,397 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- under trays fitted
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
2 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,237 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear fuel tank mounting point corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Coolant leak ()
2 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 114,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear fuel tank mounting point corroded
- Nearside Front Coolant leak ()
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 112,141 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
27 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,913 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front wishbone bush started to split/wear
- front exhaust flexy started to leak
8 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,757 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear tyre wearing inner edge
6 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 95,755 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear tyre wearing inner edge
7 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,230 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2018 12 Jun 20268 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 87,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
4 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,988 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- minor exhaust blow from mid section
- n/s/r & n/s/f tyres have cuts on sidewall but not exposing cords
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
4 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 82,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- n/s/r & n/s/f tyres have cuts on sidewall but not exposing cords
- minor exhaust blow from mid section
30 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,484 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,517 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2016 12 Jun 20264 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 68,517 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
11 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,280 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2015 12 Jun 20268 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 61,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
5 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,276 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
3 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,468 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2012 12 Jun 20262 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 45,467 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,974 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2011 12 Jun 202617 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,699 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2010 12 Jun 202618 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,620 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2009 12 Jun 202618 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 19,620 MI
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SL05BZB was registered on 2005-03-23
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