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2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SW55EVT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 17 Nov 2020
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 139,986 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
17 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 131,527 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2019 11 Jun 202616 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 131,518 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,299 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
18 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 125,299 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
17 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,512 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- All 4 coil springs slightly coroded
- Nearside Handbrake cable outer sleeve deteriorated
- Centre and rear exhaust slightly coroded
31 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,479 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2017 11 Jun 202630 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 101,479 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside 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)
- Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s and n/s (2.5.A.2)
31 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,777 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2016 11 Jun 202630 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 91,777 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
28 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,466 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2015 11 Jun 202628 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 82,466 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
3 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,186 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2014 11 Jun 20262 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 72,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
29 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,551 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2012 11 Jun 202629 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 57,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
15 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,354 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2012 11 Jun 202631 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,794 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2011 11 Jun 20269 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,083 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2010 11 Jun 20267 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 30,083 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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SW55EVT was registered on 2005-12-20
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