SL05HMZ - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: Not validGB
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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
Failed
Failed - 22 October 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,441 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle holed near rear coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in outer sill near rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in outer sill near rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in floor near rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- 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 Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory o/s/f brake hose securing clip missing from front strut bracket
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory rear exhaust section deteriorated
Passed - 29 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,960 mi
Expires: 21 November 2025
Failed - 28 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,959 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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 Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 26 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,946 mi
Expires: 21 November 2024
Passed - 24 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,846 mi
Expires: 21 November 2023
Failed - 24 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,846 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 11 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,085 mi
Expires: 21 November 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Bullseye chip at offside - borderline pass. (3.2 (a) (i))
Passed - 13 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,039 mi
Expires: 21 November 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Both rear tyres perished/cracked.
- Advisory Rear silencer outer skin splitting away fro main body.
- Advisory Slight seepage of grease from offside outer cv boot.
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both front & rear axles. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 13 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,039 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Both rear tyres perished/cracked.
- Advisory Rear silencer outer skin splitting away fro main body.
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Slight seepage of grease from offside outer cv boot.
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both front & rear axles. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 18 November 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,798 mi
Expires: 21 November 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Bullseye chip in A zone. (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Outer Cv gaiter seeping grease.
Failed - 18 November 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,798 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearing legal limit of 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Outer Cv gaiter seeping grease.
Passed - 20 November 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,063 mi
Expires: 21 November 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has a chip in Zone A not affecting drivers view
- Advisory Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
- Advisory Nearside front suspension arm corroded
- Advisory Covers fitted on underside
Failed - 15 November 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,063 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Major Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has a chip in Zone A not affecting drivers view
- Advisory Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
- Advisory Nearside front suspension arm corroded
- Advisory Covers fitted on underside
Passed - 22 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,664 mi
Expires: 21 November 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen chipped 10mm in zone A (borderline fail)
Failed - 21 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,663 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen chipped 10mm in zone A (borderline fail)
Passed - 21 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,850 mi
Expires: 25 February 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Screw in nearside front tyre (at sidewall)
- Advisory Rear exhaust system deteriorated
Failed - 20 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,850 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Major Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Screw in nearside front tyre (at sidewall)
- Advisory Rear exhaust system deteriorated
Passed - 17 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,066 mi
Expires: 25 February 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Chip in windscreen zone A but not affecting drivers view of the road
- Advisory Nearside front suspension arm rear bush worn/ deteriorated but not resulting in excessive free play
Passed - 19 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,921 mi
Expires: 25 February 2016
Passed - 26 February 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,242 mi
Expires: 25 February 2015
Failed - 26 February 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,242 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Failed - 13 February 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,361 mi
Passed - 13 February 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,361 mi
Expires: 16 February 2014
Failed - 16 February 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,186 mi
Passed - 16 February 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,186 mi
Expires: 16 February 2013
Failed - 24 January 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 14,307 mi
Passed - 24 January 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 14,307 mi
Expires: 16 February 2012
Passed - 17 February 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 12,874 mi
Expires: 16 February 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 24 February 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 10,864 mi
Expires: 23 March 2010
Passed - 27 February 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 8,700 mi
Expires: 23 March 2009
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SL05HMZ?
The vehicle's MOT status is Not valid.
What is the tax status of SL05HMZ?
The tax status is Untaxed and is due on 04 November 2025.
What are the specifications of SL05HMZ?
This is a 2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 1390cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SL05HMZ?
This vehicle produces 154 g/km of CO2 emissions.