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AD05 CBX

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,205 mi
Last recorded81,205 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 CBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 81,205 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 79,619 miles

Front Both tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 17 May 2023 76,179 miles

Back box of exhaust rusty

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2021 67,717 miles

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2020 65,023 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 65,018 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 64,948 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 64,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 64,731 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 63,456 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2016 63,456 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2016 63,346 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance ### STRONG ADVISE #### (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ### strong advise #### (3.5.1g)

Offside wiper weak/smearing

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 57,051 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 57,051 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 51,669 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 45,997 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 45,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 39,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 32,713 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 26,546 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Jul 2010 26,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 20,780 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 15,903 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 CBX is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 AD05 CBX, 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 AD05 CBX registered?

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

Is AD05 CBX safe to buy?

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