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ST05FFW
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration ST05FFW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 26 Aug 2022
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
14
Passes
9
Failures
60.87%
Pass Rate
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102 Total Defects Recorded
27 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 55,212 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- rear axle and shockabsorbers corroded
- front cross member and n/s front suspension arm corroded
- floor covers fitted
- Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter possable leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
18 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 55,210 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- rear axle and shockabsorbers corroded
- front cross member and n/s front suspension arm corroded
- floor covers fitted
- Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter possable leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
19 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 53,897 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- inner edge o/s/f tyre worn
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
17 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 53,896 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- inner edge o/s/f tyre worn
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
16 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 51,609 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine management light on
- Plastic undertrays fitted
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 51,609 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine management light on
- Plastic undertrays fitted
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 50,169 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (3.5.1i)
3 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 50,169 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc c/v boot torn (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- heat shield loose
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (3.5.1i)
8 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,668 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated
- Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated
10 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,087 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Undertrays fitted
10 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 47,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Undertrays fitted
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
19 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 45,559 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
12 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 45,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
19 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,768 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2015 25 Jun 202620 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,265 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2014 25 Jun 202620 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 42,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
22 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,700 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
18 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,464 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
17 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 39,460 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
19 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,965 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2011 25 Jun 202619 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 35,965 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
28 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,005 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2010 25 Jun 202611 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,424 MI
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ST05FFW was registered on 2005-04-15
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