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332 MKR

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,620 mi
Last recorded87,620 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration332 MKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 87,620 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 86,850 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 85,635 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 84,961 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated-beam image/intensity poor

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated-beam image/intensity poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 82,749 miles

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated-beam image/intensity poor

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated-beam image/intensity poor

Pass 3 Dec 2020 82,063 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 82,063 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))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 81,320 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 80,234 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 80,232 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 76,639 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 76,637 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 72,265 miles

small split in nearside outer CV gaiter

Pass 27 Nov 2015 68,119 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 68,119 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 62,538 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 62,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 58,585 miles

wear/deterioration to front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes

Pass 15 Nov 2012 52,186 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 46,267 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Oct 2010 37,371 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 28,333 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 19,405 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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332 MKR is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 332 MKR, 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 332 MKR registered?

332 MKR is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 November 2005.

Is 332 MKR safe to buy?

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