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AD05 NXP

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

123,370 mi
Last recorded123,370 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 NXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2021 123,370 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 120,100 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 120,100 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 114,541 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 114,541 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 112,090 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 109,793 miles

Front registration plate cracked

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise observe emissions

boot floor corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2016 109,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate cracked

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise observe emissions

boot floor corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2016 109,789 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too high o/s n/s headlight aims to high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Fuel pipe union leaking fuel filter excess corroded (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre outer edge on 1.6 mm

Pass 14 Sep 2015 106,718 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 106,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 98,805 miles

underbody covered

Fail 13 Oct 2014 98,805 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

underbody covered

Pass 5 Jun 2014 96,104 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust backbox corroding

Front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 5 Jun 2014 96,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Exhaust backbox corroding

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 May 2013 84,720 miles

engine mangement light illuminated

exhaust back box corroding

front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 23 May 2013 84,720 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine mangement light illuminated

exhaust back box corroding

front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 27 Apr 2012 72,828 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and approaching 1.6mm tread depth

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and approaching 1.6mm tread depth

Pass 27 Apr 2012 72,828 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and approaching 1.6mm tread depth

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and approaching 1.6mm tread depth

Pass 7 Feb 2011 59,580 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 59,542 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 59,542 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 56,083 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,825 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 39,119 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 NXP is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 NXP, 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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AD05 NXP is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 August 2005.

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