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ST05FFN
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration ST05FFN
- 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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69 Total Defects Recorded
11 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 111,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front disc inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
3 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 104,829 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
2 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 104,785 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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 Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- rack boot
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
4 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,029 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- no reverse light
30 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 99,015 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect maybe lense causing (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- no reverse light
30 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 94,045 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/worn on inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle corroded but not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/worn on inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Power steering pipes from pump corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
24 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 94,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Power steering ram leaking Steering rack leaking fluid on full lock at O/S (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S Front outer cv boot ripped, no longer preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/worn on inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle corroded but not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/worn on inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Power steering pipes from pump corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
17 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 89,475 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,990 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
17 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 83,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure,clip not fitted (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
1 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 65,673 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
1 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 65,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
25 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,485 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
18 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,097 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2018 22 Jun 202617 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 58,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
13 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 50,832 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2017 22 Jun 202613 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 50,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
15 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,784 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2016 22 Jun 202615 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 44,784 MI
22 Jun 202622 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,395 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2015 22 Jun 20268 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 34,055 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2014 22 Jun 20268 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 34,055 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
21 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,442 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2013 22 Jun 20266 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,133 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2012 22 Jun 202614 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,066 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2011 22 Jun 20267 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,357 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2010 22 Jun 202612 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,190 MI
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ST05FFN was registered on 2005-04-15
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