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05D31707

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,608 mi
Last recorded57,608 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration05D31707
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 57,608 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 57,601 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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05D31707 is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 64,249 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 05D31707, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 05D31707 registered?

05D31707 is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is 05D31707 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 05D31707 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 05D31707 have outstanding finance?

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