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AD05 CDO

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,392 mi
Last recorded117,392 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2021 117,392 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 117,297 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 116,513 miles

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

Slight movement in steering rack/pinion

Pass 20 Aug 2018 110,383 miles

both front tyres wearing low / heavily on edges

headlamp lenses deteriorated / patterns weak

Pass 2 Aug 2017 103,678 miles

both rear tyres are devoid of tread at inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2016 100,138 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 99,237 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 99,237 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 97,402 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 91,806 miles

OSF TYRE WEAR UNEVENLY: ADVISE TRACKING CHECK

Fail 12 Jun 2013 91,806 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

OSF TYRE WEAR UNEVENLY: ADVISE TRACKING CHECK

Pass 11 Jul 2012 84,576 miles

os rear tyre wearing on extreme inner edges

tracking may be required

Fail 5 Jul 2012 84,576 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns front lower arm suspension bush splitting

os rear tyre wearing on extreme inner edges

tracking may be required

Pass 6 Jun 2011 73,724 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 73,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

two front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 17 Jun 2010 59,953 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,229 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 34,317 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 CDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CDO, 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 CDO registered?

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

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