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AAY 266B

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

108,800 mi
Last recorded108,800 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAY 266B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 108,800 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 99,730 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe corroding

underside general condition - corroding

Fail 16 Jan 2025 99,730 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust flexi pipe corroding

underside general condition - corroding

Fail 10 Dec 2024 99,726 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength OFFSIDE REAR LOWER OUTER SEAL EXCESSIVLY CORRODED . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE SLOW TO RETURN.

BOTH FRONT WHEELS STARTING TO BIND.

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS INSECURE.

CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSOBERS AND BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS.

CORROSION ON VARIUS ITEMS UNDERNEATH VEHICLE.

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE CORRODED.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

LARGE PIECE OF PLASTIC HAS WELDED IT SELF TO CATALYTIC CONVERTOR.

MANY OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE AND GEARBOX.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive NEARSIDE REAR LOWER OUTER SEAL OUTER COVERING CORRODED HAS A DOUBLE SKIN. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

PETROL FLAP BROKEN.

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD WELDING REPAIRS.

UNABLE TO CARRY OUT A ACCURATE EMISSONS TEST DUE TO LEAK OF EXHAUST GASES FROM REAR EXHAUST BOX.

Pass 8 Dec 2023 97,457 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT DIP BEAM IMAGES BECOMING DISTORTED.

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS INSECURE.

CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS AND BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS.

CORROSION ON OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SEAL.

CORROSION ON VARIOUS ITEMS UNDERNEATH VEHICLE.

DETERIORATION ON REAR REGISTRATION PLATE.

EMISSONS STRUGGLED TO COME INTO LIMITS SUSPECT CATALYTIC CONVERTER TO BE WEARING.

ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT WAS ON AND THEN WENT OFF.

HAND BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL VERY HIGH.

MANY OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE AND GEARBOX.

OFFSIDE REAR STOP LIGHT IMAGE SLIGHTLY DULL.

SLIGHT PLAY ON OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL AT TIME OF TEST.

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD WELDING REPAIRS.

Pass 29 Nov 2022 94,032 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general under body corrosion

rear number plate damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2022 93,828 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front wipers smearing

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2021 81,989 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle surface corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2021 81,988 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2020 73,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 73,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 64,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight corrosion front and rear

Fail 25 Jun 2019 64,760 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight corrosion front and rear

Fail 18 Feb 2019 64,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 54,687 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 54,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 47,950 miles

Front tyres worn low on inner edges Exhaust system outer skin heavilly corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2017 47,948 miles

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

Front tyres worn low on inner edges Exhaust system outer skin heavilly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 42,397 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 42,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres 2mm

front brake pads 3000 miles

Pass 9 Apr 2014 40,449 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 40,449 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 37,736 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 33,986 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 30,726 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 26,330 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 22,613 miles

nearside front tyre @3mm

Pass 26 Jun 2008 18,027 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 18,027 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AAY 266B is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AAY 266B, 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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AAY 266B is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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