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2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SW55BXS
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 22 Nov 2022
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,735 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2022 11 Jun 202619 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 84,727 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure slidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
18 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 81,427 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 75,725 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,309 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2019 11 Jun 202623 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 72,309 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
10 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,185 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2018 11 Jun 202610 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 66,185 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
11 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,148 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust system deteriorated all front to rear
16 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,874 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2016 11 Jun 202617 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,998 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 49,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
20 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,058 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
19 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 47,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
20 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,525 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2013 11 Jun 202618 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 43,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- An item not tested (Manual)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
15 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,199 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,677 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2011 11 Jun 202624 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 32,677 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
16 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,880 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2010 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW55BXS was registered on 2005-12-20
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