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SW05VBZ
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1422cc
General Information
- Registration SW05VBZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
15
Passes
11
Failures
57.69%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
11 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 136,749 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2023 13 Jun 20264 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 136,748 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing edge (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
25 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 132,431 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel high (1.1.6 (d))
25 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 132,431 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel high (1.1.6 (d))
4 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,082 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2021 13 Jun 202614 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 121,587 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2020 13 Jun 202614 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 121,587 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
28 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,962 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge of tread (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge of tread (4.1.E.1)
26 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 117,962 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake sticking on when vehicle in jacked position (3.5.1k)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge of tread (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge of tread (4.1.E.1)
15 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,857 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wing mirror casing is damaged
- Nearside Front Inner Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable track rod has slight play at rack (2.2.C.1d)
- Offside Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable track rod has slight play at rack (2.2.C.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
13 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 113,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Brake performance not tested due to burst cylinder (3.7.A.1)
- Nearside Front Outer 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 position lamp(s) not working tail light (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail box bracket broken (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable track rod has slight play at rack (2.2.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable track rod has slight play at rack (2.2.C.1d)
- Nearside Front wing mirror casing is damaged
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
7 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,514 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
7 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 107,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
11 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,199 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2016 13 Jun 202611 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 99,199 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
17 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,116 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2015 13 Jun 202617 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 91,116 MI
13 Jun 202628 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,168 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2014 13 Jun 20261 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,292 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2013 13 Jun 20261 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 73,292 MI
13 Jun 20268 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,955 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 59,955 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,600 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2011 13 Jun 202622 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 49,600 MI
13 Jun 202627 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,109 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2010 13 Jun 202626 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,977 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW05VBZ was registered on 2005-03-24
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