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AA05 APE

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,201 mi
Last recorded81,201 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA05 APE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 81,201 miles

Both headlamp lenses are starting to deteriorate

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop badly deteriorated

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

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

Rear Exhaust tail silencer corroded (outer skin peeling)

Pass 15 Nov 2024 75,352 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 75,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust in poor condition

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 71,550 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 69,695 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 67,219 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front wish bone arm rear bushes worn

headlamp aim poor

o/s front wiper split

Pass 27 Oct 2020 59,681 miles

H/LAMPS GETTING POOR

Rear TYRES PERISHED

Pass 29 Oct 2019 51,618 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 51,618 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 44,865 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 44,865 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 43,493 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 40,856 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 39,076 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 39,076 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 37,468 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 35,016 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 32,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 30,025 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 27,587 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 24,545 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 21,052 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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AA05 APE is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AA05 APE, 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 AA05 APE registered?

AA05 APE is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is AA05 APE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA05 APE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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