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A6 XNF

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,849 mi
Last recorded92,849 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 XNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 92,849 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

aux drive belt worn

Fail 9 Apr 2025 92,845 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

aux drive belt worn

Pass 22 Apr 2024 86,264 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 80,755 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 80,652 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 72,882 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 72,878 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 62,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2020 60,007 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 59,995 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))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 59,436 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 58,090 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 54,178 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 48,351 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 44,134 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 44,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,145 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,313 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 37,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 32,990 miles

N/S/R Tyre has cut on sidewall

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,629 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 22,920 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall (cords not exposed)

o/s/r light lense cracked

o/s/r tyre has small bulge in sidewall

wipers smearing

Pass 25 Mar 2009 14,023 miles

Handbrake travel near stop

O/s/r lens cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2008 12,326 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 XNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 A6 XNF, 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 A6 XNF registered?

A6 XNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is A6 XNF safe to buy?

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