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A9 EEH

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

64,668 mi
Last recorded64,668 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 EEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 64,668 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 64,607 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))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 55,009 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 46,544 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 46,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2023 41,148 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 36,443 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 36,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 31,561 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 28,661 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 28,661 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective servo pipe split (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 27,285 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 25,776 miles

All 4 tyres starting to crack between the tread

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 25,571 miles

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

All 4 tyres starting to crack between the tread

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 23,559 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread starting to fade (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 21,730 miles

O/S/R Foot Braking Efficiency Low ,

Fail 24 Jun 2016 21,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Main Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Main Bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Foot Braking Efficiency Low ,

Pass 15 Jun 2015 19,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 17,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 17,327 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 15,064 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 13,223 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 13,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 11,595 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slight wear and pitting

Pass 14 Jun 2010 9,529 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 7,890 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 6,570 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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A9 EEH is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 A9 EEH, 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 A9 EEH registered?

A9 EEH is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is A9 EEH safe to buy?

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