# ST05USB — VOLKSWAGEN POLO MOT History & Vehicle Check ST05USB is a Silver VOLKSWAGEN POLO, Petrol (1198cc), first registered 2005-06-07. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for ST05USB — 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 | ST05USB | | Make | VOLKSWAGEN | | Model | POLO | | Colour | Silver | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1198cc | | First registered | 2005-06-07 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2017-06-19 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 17 - Passes: 9 - Fails: 8 - Pass rate: 52.94% - Total defects recorded: 59 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2016-05-24 14:01:43 | PASSED | 144,206 MI | 2017-06-19 00:00:00 | | 2016-05-24 11:01:52 | FAILED | 144,206 MI | — | | 2015-05-20 08:57:37 | PASSED | 136,383 MI | 2016-06-19 00:00:00 | | 2015-05-19 11:21:10 | FAILED | 136,383 MI | — | | 2014-06-03 14:53:38 | PASSED | 127,495 MI | 2015-06-19 00:00:00 | | 2014-06-03 10:39:16 | FAILED | 127,493 MI | — | | 2013-05-22 11:57:27 | PASSED | 117,191 MI | 2014-06-19 00:00:00 | | 2013-05-21 12:06:32 | FAILED | 117,181 MI | — | | 2012-05-28 15:05:09 | PASSED | 103,776 MI | 2013-06-19 00:00:00 | | 2012-05-26 08:56:53 | FAILED | 103,760 MI | — | | 2011-06-13 11:46:18 | PASSED | 91,238 MI | 2012-06-19 00:00:00 | | 2010-05-22 11:49:29 | PASSED | 73,783 MI | 2011-06-19 00:00:00 | | 2010-05-22 08:55:33 | FAILED | 73,783 MI | — | | 2009-06-20 09:10:03 | PASSED | 59,412 MI | 2010-06-19 00:00:00 | | 2009-06-13 09:48:06 | FAILED | 59,117 MI | — | | 2008-06-14 11:33:25 | PASSED | 42,812 MI | 2009-06-13 00:00:00 | | 2008-06-14 09:54:40 | FAILED | 42,812 MI | — | ### Defects and advisories **2016-05-24 11:01:52 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) **2015-05-19 11:21:10 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) **2014-06-03 14:53:38 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) **2014-06-03 10:39:16 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) - FAIL: Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) - FAIL: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) **2013-05-22 11:57:27 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - USER ENTERED: nearside rear lower tail lamp inop - USER ENTERED: centre and rear exhaust in poor condition **2013-05-21 12:06:32 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) - FAIL: Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) - FAIL: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) - FAIL: Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) - USER ENTERED: nearside rear lower tail lamp inop - USER ENTERED: centre and rear exhaust in poor condition - USER ENTERED: rear exhaust heatshield insecure **2012-05-28 15:05:09 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) - USER ENTERED: Oil leak - USER ENTERED: offside front tyre on limit (inner edge) - USER ENTERED: uneven wear on both front tyres - USER ENTERED: rear exhaust in poor condition **2012-05-26 08:56:53 (FAILED)** - FAIL: rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) - FAIL: An item not tested (Manual) - FAIL: Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) - FAIL: Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) - FAIL: Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) - USER ENTERED: rear exhaust in poor condition - USER ENTERED: offside front tyre on limit (inner edge) - USER ENTERED: Oil leak - USER ENTERED: uneven wear on both front tyres **2010-05-22 11:49:29 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) **2010-05-22 08:55:33 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) - FAIL: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) - FAIL: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) **2009-06-20 09:10:03 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: Both front lower rear suspension arm bushes splitting - USER ENTERED: 165/70 TR14 - Offside rear tyre very near legal limit **2009-06-13 09:48:06 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) - FAIL: Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) - FAIL: Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) - USER ENTERED: Both front lower rear suspension arm bushes splitting - USER ENTERED: 165/70 TR14 - Offside rear tyre very near legal limit **2008-06-14 11:33:25 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c) - USER ENTERED: 165/70 TR14 - Nearside front tyre nearing legal limit - USER ENTERED: Spare tyre below legal limit - USER ENTERED: Both front lower rear suspension arm bushes soft and starting to split **2008-06-14 09:54:40 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c) - FAIL: Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - USER ENTERED: Spare tyre below legal limit - USER ENTERED: 165/70 TR14 - Nearside front tyre nearing legal limit - USER ENTERED: Both front lower rear suspension arm bushes soft and starting to split ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for ST05USB is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/ST05USB. 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 2026-07-24.