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SW55BXP
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW55BXP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
17
Passes
7
Failures
70.83%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
23 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 124,575 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- noise from offside wen braking
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
23 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 122,234 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2025 11 Jun 202622 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 122,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 116,679 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2024 11 Jun 202625 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 116,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
12 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 116,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both front link bars (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
12 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,016 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2023 11 Jun 202612 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,896 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2022 11 Jun 20268 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 105,864 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section exhaust (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 100,009 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill near axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Central Front and centre section exhaust have slight blow, Rear deteriorated
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- General underbody corrosion all over
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill near axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Side repeater on mirror deteriorating
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen washers leaking from under bonnet when operated
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 100,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front and centre section exhaust have slight blow, Rear deteriorated
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Side repeater on mirror deteriorating
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill near axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- OSR, NSR and NSF Tyre valves deteriorated
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill near axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- General underbody corrosion all over
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen washers leaking from under bonnet when operated
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,306 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2019 11 Jun 202614 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,591 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2018 11 Jun 20268 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,969 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel filter pos leaking
- offside side repeater on door mirror deteriorating
8 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,969 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside side repeater on door mirror deteriorating
- fuel filter pos leaking
1 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,121 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
8 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,154 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2015 11 Jun 202618 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,168 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2014 11 Jun 202617 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 62,168 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
18 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,705 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2013 11 Jun 202613 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,134 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2012 11 Jun 20261 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,002 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,334 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2010 11 Jun 202625 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,790 MI
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SW55BXP was registered on 2005-12-20
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