WN55BAU - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 3 months ago
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Technical Details
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 24 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
24
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 20 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,483 mi
Expires: 22 August 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- 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))
- Advisory Nearside Front Impact damage
- Advisory Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front bumper damaged
Failed - 17 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,442 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- 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))
- Advisory Nearside Front Impact damage
- Advisory Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front bumper damaged
Passed - 23 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,926 mi
Expires: 22 August 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Passed - 27 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,925 mi
Expires: 26 September 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Passed - 17 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,151 mi
Expires: 16 September 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 17 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,151 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory parking brake travel high
Passed - 26 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,646 mi
Expires: 05 September 2021
Advisory Notices:
- 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 Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory parking brake travel slight high
Passed - 29 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,161 mi
Expires: 05 September 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs Wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- 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 Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced sub farm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced sub farm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 09 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,990 mi
Expires: 05 September 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Failed - 08 August 2018 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,990 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- 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))
- Advisory Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Passed - 11 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,026 mi
Expires: 05 September 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 26 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,551 mi
Expires: 05 September 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory engine warning light on
- Advisory handbrake requires adjustment
- Advisory Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Rear exhaust box rusty
Failed - 26 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,551 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Major Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory engine warning light on
- Advisory handbrake requires adjustment
- Advisory Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Rear exhaust box rusty
Passed - 26 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,843 mi
Expires: 05 September 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory engine warning light on
- Advisory Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge
Passed - 06 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,546 mi
Expires: 05 September 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Failed - 06 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,546 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 29 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,489 mi
Expires: 29 August 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Failed - 29 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,483 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
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 Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 30 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,287 mi
Expires: 29 August 2013
Passed - 18 January 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,333 mi
Expires: 17 January 2013
Passed - 17 September 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,248 mi
Expires: 07 October 2011
Passed - 05 October 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,629 mi
Expires: 07 October 2010
Failed - 02 October 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,805 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear 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)
Passed - 02 October 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,805 mi
Expires: 07 October 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear 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)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for WN55BAU?
The MOT expires on 22 August 2025.
What is the tax status of WN55BAU?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 May 2026.
What are the specifications of WN55BAU?
This is a 2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Red. It runs on Petrol with a 1198cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of WN55BAU?
This vehicle produces 144 g/km of CO2 emissions.