HJ05VYS - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
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Vehicle Overview
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 30 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
30
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
12
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 14 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,270 mi
Expires: 22 August 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear exhaust system slight corroded
- Advisory Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Failed - 14 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,270 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear exhaust system slight corroded
- Advisory Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Passed - 23 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,883 mi
Expires: 22 August 2025
Failed - 19 August 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,875 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- Major Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack worn excessively (2.3 (a) (i))
Passed - 21 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,032 mi
Expires: 20 August 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory advise brake discs rusted lack of use
Passed - 18 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,182 mi
Expires: 17 August 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory advise rear exhaust corroded
Passed - 29 July 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,752 mi
Expires: 28 July 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Inner steering rack balljoint worn
- Advisory rear exhaust silencer corroded
Failed - 29 July 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,752 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Inner steering rack balljoint worn
- Advisory rear exhaust silencer corroded
Passed - 24 July 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,200 mi
Expires: 23 July 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear tailgate gas strut loose
- Advisory Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 08 April 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,743 mi
Expires: 04 November 2020
Failed - 08 April 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,743 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 30 April 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,532 mi
Expires: 04 May 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory slight travel on handbrake lever
- Advisory rear exhaust box outer casing corroded
Failed - 30 April 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,532 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory slight travel on handbrake lever
- Advisory rear exhaust box outer casing corroded
- Advisory offside front inner wheel arch cover insecure
Passed - 20 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,293 mi
Expires: 04 May 2018
Failed - 20 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,293 mi
Passed - 05 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,933 mi
Expires: 04 May 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear exhaust box is deteriorated
Failed - 03 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,933 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Major Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear exhaust box is deteriorated
Passed - 01 May 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,180 mi
Expires: 02 May 2016
Passed - 14 April 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,098 mi
Expires: 02 May 2015
Failed - 14 April 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,098 mi
Passed - 03 May 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,391 mi
Expires: 02 May 2014
Failed - 29 April 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,319 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 25 April 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,728 mi
Expires: 30 April 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Passed - 28 April 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,195 mi
Expires: 30 April 2012
Failed - 26 April 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,195 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 28 April 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,458 mi
Expires: 30 April 2011
Passed - 01 May 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,985 mi
Expires: 30 April 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 01 May 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,985 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 25 March 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,541 mi
Expires: 24 March 2009
Failed - 21 March 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,541 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for HJ05VYS?
The MOT expires on 22 August 2026.
What is the tax status of HJ05VYS?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 September 2026.
What are the specifications of HJ05VYS?
This is a 2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Grey. It runs on Petrol with a 1198cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of HJ05VYS?
This vehicle produces 142 g/km of CO2 emissions.