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AD05 BCF

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,283 mi
Last recorded145,283 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 BCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 145,283 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 140,880 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 140,777 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 May 2020 138,708 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 138,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 132,811 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 127,429 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 9 Jun 2017 106,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2017 116,786 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2016 106,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2016 106,693 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 97,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2015 97,150 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 86,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 86,105 miles

Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/F side light came on during the test and was stable throughout the test

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre Size 185/60 HR14

Pass 15 Mar 2013 75,225 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 75,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 67,332 miles

offside rear tyre nailed not repairable

Fail 13 Jul 2012 67,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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 tyre nailed not repairable

Pass 23 Jun 2011 50,525 miles

front disks slightly worn

protective cover under engine/floor pan prevents inspection

Pass 2 Jul 2010 44,614 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 33,085 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,169 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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AD05 BCF is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AD05 BCF, 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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AD05 BCF is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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