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A6 HJY

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

41,481 mi
Last recorded41,481 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 HJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 41,481 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 40,909 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 40,907 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 40,340 miles

emissions to clean to register

Fail 28 Jul 2023 40,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

emissions to clean to register

Pass 29 Jul 2022 39,777 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 38,952 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 38,365 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 38,365 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))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 37,291 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 35,248 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 35,248 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 33,117 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 33,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 30,810 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 28,360 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 25,903 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 23,481 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 21,402 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 19,099 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 16,801 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 14,515 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 11,776 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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A6 HJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A6 HJY, 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 A6 HJY registered?

A6 HJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 August 2005.

Is A6 HJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 HJY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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