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2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SW55BYC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 30 Sep 2019
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,659 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2019 11 Jun 202627 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 82,628 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
20 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,094 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- advise nsf sill corroded not holed
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
16 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,448 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad warning light on due to a broken wire
16 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 66,448 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad warning light on due to a broken wire
22 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,395 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad warning light on dash
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)
21 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 60,392 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function both rear (2.7.2a)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve holed and corroded (7.1.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)
- brake pad warning light on dash
19 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,758 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2015 11 Jun 202623 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,798 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2014 11 Jun 202612 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,825 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
27 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,272 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2012 11 Jun 202616 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,275 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2011 11 Jun 202615 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 34,275 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
17 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,798 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2010 11 Jun 202617 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 26,798 MI
11 Jun 202628 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,500 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2009 11 Jun 202628 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 18,500 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SW55BYC was registered on 2005-12-20
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