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AD05 FET

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,889 mi
Last recorded83,889 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 83,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in both rear tyres on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 83,784 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in both rear tyres on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 70,718 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 63,810 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 63,810 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 61,929 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 61,928 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 59,053 miles

Wear to front brake pads

Wear to front tyres on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2016 56,880 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 28 Jan 2015 53,226 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2015 53,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2014 49,424 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 45,069 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 45,041 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 41,584 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,070 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 37,053 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 33,509 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 23,060 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 FET is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FET, 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 FET registered?

AD05 FET is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is AD05 FET safe to buy?

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