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AD05 NXU

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,050 mi
Last recorded144,050 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 144,050 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 132,233 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 131,750 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 131,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 127,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 119,892 miles

both front (rear) lower arm bushes are worn

both front tyres are wearing on the edges

offside rear brake is binding

Fail 13 Aug 2013 119,755 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front (rear) lower arm bushes are worn

both front tyres are wearing on the edges

offside rear brake is binding

Pass 10 Aug 2012 109,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front lower arm bushes are worn

slight play in nearside front steering

Fail 3 Aug 2012 109,350 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front lower arm bushes are worn

slight play in nearside front steering

Pass 6 Aug 2011 95,327 miles

chips in windscreen

n/s/f tyre is wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre is very worn on edges

o/s/f tyre is wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre is very worn on edges

play in n/s/f steering

Fail 6 Aug 2011 95,327 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chips in windscreen

n/s/f tyre is wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre is very worn on edges

o/s/f tyre is wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre is very worn on edges

play in n/s/f steering

Pass 14 Jul 2010 78,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 63,188 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 63,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 46,961 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 46,961 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 NXU is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD05 NXU registered?

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

Is AD05 NXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 NXU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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