RY55KVS - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 21 days ago
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Technical Details
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 26 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
26
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 28 October 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 196,210 mi
Expires: 27 October 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Flexi Poor Condition
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Passed - 19 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 187,434 mi
Expires: 07 December 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory headlamp patterns poor both sides
- Advisory front flexi pipe deteriorated
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Failed - 11 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 187,227 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory headlamp patterns poor both sides
- Advisory front flexi pipe deteriorated
- Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed - 28 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 179,267 mi
Expires: 07 December 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory offside and nearside headlight beam patterns poor
Failed - 27 November 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 179,267 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Major Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside headlight beam pattern poor
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Passed - 06 December 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 170,688 mi
Expires: 07 December 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside parking brake effort low
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Failed - 02 December 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 170,617 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside parking brake effort low
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed - 08 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 161,776 mi
Expires: 07 December 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside parking brake effort low
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Failed - 30 November 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 161,567 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- Major Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside parking brake effort low
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed - 03 December 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 149,396 mi
Expires: 07 December 2021
Passed - 13 November 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,851 mi
Expires: 07 December 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 20 November 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,021 mi
Expires: 07 December 2019
Passed - 14 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,065 mi
Expires: 07 December 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Failed - 13 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,063 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Passed - 10 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,895 mi
Expires: 07 December 2017
Failed - 10 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,895 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Passed - 26 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,742 mi
Expires: 07 December 2016
Passed - 13 November 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,134 mi
Expires: 07 December 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 02 December 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,503 mi
Expires: 07 December 2014
Failed - 29 November 2013 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,499 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 13 November 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,716 mi
Expires: 07 December 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Failed - 12 November 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,716 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Passed - 08 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,078 mi
Expires: 07 December 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Passed - 16 November 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,119 mi
Expires: 07 December 2011
Passed - 21 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,350 mi
Expires: 07 December 2010
Passed - 01 December 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 15,242 mi
Expires: 07 December 2009
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for RY55KVS?
The MOT expires on 27 October 2026.
What is the tax status of RY55KVS?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 July 2026.
What are the specifications of RY55KVS?
This is a 2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 1400cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of RY55KVS?
This vehicle produces 182 g/km of CO2 emissions.