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393 BAH

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,991 mi
Last recorded84,991 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration393 BAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 84,991 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 84,014 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 82,735 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 82,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 81,698 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 81,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 78,216 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 73,023 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 73,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 70,453 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 67,795 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 64,405 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 59,889 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 56,477 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 56,477 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 54,383 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 48,802 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 48,802 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 44,171 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 44,171 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 35,477 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 27,610 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 21,961 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 15,900 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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393 BAH is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 393 BAH, 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 393 BAH registered?

393 BAH is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is 393 BAH safe to buy?

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