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AD05 FCV

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,449 mi
Last recorded93,449 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 93,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 87,598 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 87,598 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2016 83,260 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 May 2016 83,260 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 May 2015 74,881 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 67,507 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 63,681 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 60,499 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

no centre brake light

Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,396 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 55,396 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,626 miles

Front near and offside lower suspension attachment bushes split

Front wipers not very good

Offside lower suspension attechment bracket is damaged/bent

Stone chip to front screen

Vehicle under floor tray is broken in places

Fail 3 Jun 2010 44,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front near and offside lower suspension attachment bushes split

Front wipers not very good

Offside lower suspension attechment bracket is damaged/bent

Stone chip to front screen

Vehicle under floor tray is broken in places

Pass 26 Jun 2009 42,401 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 36,451 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 FCV is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FCV, 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 FCV registered?

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

Is AD05 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 FCV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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