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AC04 CER

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,451 mi
Last recorded138,451 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 CER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 138,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2026 138,450 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 130,943 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight exhaust leak at front,rear silencer corroding

Fail 23 May 2025 130,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight exhaust leak at front,rear silencer corroding

Pass 24 May 2024 128,680 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked

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

damage to near side outer sill

front exhaust flexy damaged

rear exhaust box very corroded

Pass 30 May 2023 118,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 30 May 2023 118,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 27 May 2022 109,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front and both rear coil springs heavily corroded

both front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

centre to rear exhaust clamp sleeve corroded and has a minor leak of exhaust gases

exhaust system rusty

front number plate slightly damaged

handbrake lever has a lot of travel but still has some reserve travel

nearside front and offside flexi brake hoses slightly perished

nearside front and offside front tyres worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm tread depth

radiator corroded

Fail 26 May 2022 109,490 miles

Braking system leaking servo hose split and leaking air (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front and both rear coil springs heavily corroded

both front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

centre to rear exhaust clamp sleeve corroded and has a minor leak of exhaust gases

exhaust system rusty

front number plate slightly damaged

handbrake lever has a lot of travel but still has some reserve travel

nearside front and offside flexi brake hoses slightly perished

nearside front and offside front tyres worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm tread depth

radiator corroded

Pass 28 May 2021 104,319 miles

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2019 90,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamp has a slight blow and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer cv joint leaking has slight leak of grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 15 Jun 2018 85,984 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 85,983 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working indicator in mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre tread perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2017 71,068 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 71,066 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 59,356 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 47,918 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 38,976 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 34,305 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 30,341 miles

both rear tyres cracking inbertween tread

Pass 16 Jun 2011 25,472 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 21,607 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 16,458 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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AC04 CER is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AC04 CER, 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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AC04 CER is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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