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1929 FS

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

74,942 mi
Last recorded74,942 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1929 FS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 74,942 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle around rear spring platforms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 74,942 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern at all (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split open (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle around rear spring platforms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 73,334 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 73,334 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking vacuum feed pipe split at servo (1.1.3 (d))

Pass 29 May 2024 71,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 71,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 69,800 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2023 69,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cracked cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall and tread cracked cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 68,289 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2022 68,289 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi is blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise exhaust system is corroded back box is pealing

Pass 24 May 2021 65,942 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and system is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 May 2021 65,942 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and system is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 63,688 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 62,281 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 62,281 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 59,226 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 59,226 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 54,890 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust rear box is corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 50,418 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 47,789 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 43,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 43,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 41,036 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 37,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2011 33,321 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 28,440 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 23,695 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 18,540 miles

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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1929 FS is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 1929 FS, 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.

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What year was 1929 FS registered?

1929 FS is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is 1929 FS safe to buy?

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