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AD05 FEM

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,240 mi
Last recorded92,240 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 92,240 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 92,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 84,020 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 84,014 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 83,656 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 78,511 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 75,917 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine mangment light on

Pass 17 Jun 2013 73,190 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit worn inner edge tread not cut as deep

nearside rear tyre getting low wearing on edges

offside front tyre on legal limit worn inner edge tread not cut as deep

Pass 25 May 2012 67,601 miles

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2012 67,601 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2011 60,958 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 50,378 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 42,744 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 34,372 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 FEM is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FEM, 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 FEM registered?

AD05 FEM is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 July 2005.

Is AD05 FEM safe to buy?

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