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AD05 FCP

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,319 mi
Last recorded91,319 miles
Recorded on7 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 FCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2018 91,319 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 84,815 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 84,815 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking flexy hose (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 76,266 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 67,660 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated/leaking

nearside front tyre worn/wearing unevenly

Fail 12 May 2015 67,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated/leaking

nearside front tyre worn/wearing unevenly

Pass 3 May 2014 59,683 miles

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

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

exhaust leaking/deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2014 59,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

exhaust leaking/deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2013 52,628 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 46,546 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 46,546 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight travel to hand brake lever

Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,035 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 35,233 miles

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

Rear exhaust well corroded

Fail 25 May 2010 35,233 miles

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

Rear exhaust well corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 32,385 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 25,542 miles

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

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 FCP is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FCP, 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 FCP registered?

AD05 FCP is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is AD05 FCP safe to buy?

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