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A8 OER

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

56,363 mi
Last recorded56,363 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 OER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 56,363 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 59,313 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 44,430 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 37,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 31,281 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Mar 2022 31,281 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 23,677 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 16,455 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 8,578 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2019 8,578 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 8,412 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 7,990 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 7,387 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 6,824 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2015 6,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2014 6,233 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 5,791 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 5,377 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 5,013 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 4,617 miles

n/s/f outside tyre wall worn from being flat at some stage.

Fail 12 Jul 2010 4,617 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s/f outside tyre wall worn from being flat at some stage.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 3,952 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 3,360 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 3,360 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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A8 OER is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A8 OER, 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 A8 OER registered?

A8 OER is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is A8 OER safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 OER shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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