KP55TWL - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 5 months ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 26 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
26
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 22 January 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,793 mi
Expires: 21 January 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Central Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp not tight (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Failed - 21 January 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,772 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components arm hitting chassie (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Central Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp not tight (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Failed - 02 December 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,615 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- Major Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Passed - 28 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 144,442 mi
Expires: 09 December 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Minor Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi & centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front & nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory rear exhaust heatshield insecure
- Advisory rear exhaust slightly deteriorated
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed - 24 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 138,257 mi
Expires: 09 December 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear park brake low effort
- Advisory Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Rear silencer corroded
- Advisory requires brake fluid change
- Advisory Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Advisory Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 21 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 138,205 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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 Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear park brake low effort
- Advisory Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Rear silencer corroded
- Advisory requires brake fluid change
- Advisory Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Advisory Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 19 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 133,030 mi
Expires: 09 December 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Passed - 21 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,671 mi
Expires: 09 December 2021
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Failed - 21 November 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,671 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed - 05 December 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,175 mi
Expires: 09 December 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
- Advisory offside handbrake low on effort
Failed - 30 November 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,153 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
- Advisory offside handbrake low on effort
Passed - 10 December 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,113 mi
Expires: 09 December 2019
Passed - 06 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,420 mi
Expires: 17 November 2018
Passed - 18 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,189 mi
Expires: 17 November 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory rear box corroded and poor condition
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 17 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,177 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory rear box corroded and poor condition
- Advisory eml on
Passed - 02 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,225 mi
Expires: 04 July 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed - 04 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,624 mi
Expires: 04 July 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Advisory Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 05 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,861 mi
Expires: 04 July 2014
Failed - 05 July 2013 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,857 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Dangerous Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Major Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 02 November 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,897 mi
Expires: 05 November 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Failed - 02 November 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,897 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Failed - 02 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,303 mi
Passed - 02 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,303 mi
Expires: 05 November 2012
Passed - 29 October 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,615 mi
Expires: 05 November 2011
Passed - 24 October 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,141 mi
Expires: 05 November 2010
Passed - 06 November 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 23,887 mi
Expires: 05 November 2009
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for KP55TWL?
The MOT expires on 21 January 2026.
What is the tax status of KP55TWL?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 January 2026.
What are the specifications of KP55TWL?
This is a 2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 1198cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of KP55TWL?
This vehicle produces 142 g/km of CO2 emissions.