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A4 WSB

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,386 mi
Last recorded56,386 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 WSB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 56,386 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 55,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 10 Jul 2023 54,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 23 Jun 2022 52,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 50,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge and cracking between treads

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 16 Jul 2020 48,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and cracked

Fail 16 Jul 2020 48,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2019 44,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 44,027 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Pass 12 Apr 2018 40,812 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 12 Apr 2018 40,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 6 Apr 2017 36,441 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 6 Apr 2017 36,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 1 Apr 2016 30,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/5mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 1 Apr 2016 30,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/5mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2015 26,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking/spliting

Pass 27 Mar 2014 23,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 20,086 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 20,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 17,468 miles

nsf wiper slightly smearing

Pass 5 Jan 2011 15,743 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 14,009 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 13,623 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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A4 WSB is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 A4 WSB, 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 A4 WSB registered?

A4 WSB is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is A4 WSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 WSB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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