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2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration WD55CEF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1400cc
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- Expired 08 Nov 2023
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 173,677 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 173,660 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
15 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 163,297 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2021 20 Jun 20262 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 163,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
10 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 142,391 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system corroded
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 130,657 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
19 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 129,119 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
19 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 129,119 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
- Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 125,841 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
7 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 118,472 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2014 20 Jun 20265 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 118,471 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
12 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 95,028 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,919 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
29 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,288 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2010 20 Jun 20268 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,136 MI
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WD55CEF was registered on 2005-11-08
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