VOLKSWAGEN POLO GF05NBY has 20 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 88,715 miles 3 months ago on Monday 2nd February 2026 at 08:59.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 16th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

GF05NBY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 202788,715 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill Panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED2ND FEBRUARY 202688,715 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill Panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 202516TH FEBRUARY 202679,304 MI
FAILED10TH FEBRUARY 202579,036 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 202416TH FEBRUARY 202569,041 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED14TH FEBRUARY 202469,041 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Emits Other Than A Steady Red Light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 202316TH FEBRUARY 202464,251 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED13TH FEBRUARY 202364,250 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED28TH JANUARY 202216TH FEBRUARY 202359,834 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - O/s/f Tyre Worn Inner Edge
  2. ADVISORY - Front Pads Worn
  3. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Front Rear Bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 202116TH FEBRUARY 202255,817 MI
FAILED17TH FEBRUARY 202155,817 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED28TH JANUARY 202027TH JANUARY 202153,807 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED23RD JANUARY 201926TH JANUARY 202051,616 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED22ND JANUARY 201951,596 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED27TH JANUARY 201826TH JANUARY 201947,596 MI
FAILED26TH JANUARY 201847,596 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Torque/reaction Arm Has A Deteriorated Rubber Bush Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Torque/reaction Arm Has A Deteriorated Rubber Bush Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  7. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  8. FAIL - Nearside Upper Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
PASSED24TH MARCH 201023RD MARCH 201142,467 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
FAILED24TH MARCH 201042,467 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 200821ST DECEMBER 200930,952 MI
FAILED22ND DECEMBER 200830,952 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GF05NBY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 55% | MOT Failure Rate: 45%

GF05NBY MOT Comments

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GF05NBY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 88,715 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,225 miles

GF05NBY FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration GF05NBY was manufactured on Wednesday 20th April 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 88,715 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,225 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GF05NBY has a 55% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 29 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 10 Minor, 14 Major, 1 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does GF05NBY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 19th April 2026 GF05NBY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GF05NBY Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 19th April 2026 GF05NBY does have Tax. Read more

When does GF05NBY Tax expire?

The current Tax for GF05NBY will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GF05NBY MOT expire?

The current MOT for GF05NBY will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 16th February 2027. Read more

When did GF05NBY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GF05NBY was on Monday 2nd February 2026 at 08:59. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GF05NBY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for GF05NBY we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GF05NBY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for GF05NBY we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 55% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GF05NBY?

GF05NBY is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has GF05NBY done?

The odometer reading for GF05NBY at the last MOT in February 2026 was 88,715 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,225 miles per year. Read more

How old is GF05NBY?

The vehicle GF05NBY was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 20th April 2005. Read more

What colour is GF05NBY?

The official colour of GF05NBY is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does GF05NBY have?

GF05NBY has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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