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AD04 CED

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,425 mi
Last recorded85,425 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 CED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 85,425 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 85,417 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both upper rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Wish bone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Wish bone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 85,381 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both front corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 85,350 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both front corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 85,293 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative incorrect spring fitted (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2017 76,928 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 69,377 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 58,387 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel stiff to rotate

Fail 6 Jan 2016 58,239 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel stiff to rotate

heat shield loose

Pass 9 Jan 2015 52,275 miles

Both front tyres wearing on extreme inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2015 52,275 miles

Both front tyres wearing on extreme inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2014 43,805 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 43,803 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 42,436 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 39,036 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 39,036 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 34,371 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 29,674 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 29,674 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 16,156 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 6,534 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 6,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AD04 CED is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AD04 CED, 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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AD04 CED is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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