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AD05 NYF

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

85,687 mi
Last recorded85,687 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 85,687 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 85,683 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 79,445 miles

bonnet secondary securing device seized

covers fouling suspension f/n/s due to impact damage

exhaust back box breaking up/corroded

play left to right f/o/s wheel

small exhaust leak front flexy section

Fail 14 Jan 2020 79,445 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury front end impact causing jagged edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and worn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) missing not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald + exposed tyre cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

bonnet secondary securing device seized

covers fouling suspension f/n/s due to impact damage

exhaust back box breaking up/corroded

play left to right f/o/s wheel

small exhaust leak front flexy section

Pass 2 Nov 2018 73,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Oct 2018 73,191 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fuel flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all rear lamps affected by hazards and indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 67,481 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 67,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Severe wear to inner half of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Bodywork damage to nearside front of bumper and wing.

Both rear shock absorber bump stops in very poor condition.

Both rear tyres are worn low, badly perished and splitting.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition with corrosion.

Pass 21 Oct 2016 64,826 miles

Damage to front bumper causing under-tray to foul nearside suspension.

Front suspension wishbone rear mounting bushes are very worn.

Fuel filler cap seal perished and splitting.

Rear shock absorbers and bump stops in poor condition.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 64,825 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside lazy. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Damage to front bumper causing under-tray to foul nearside suspension.

Front suspension wishbone rear mounting bushes are very worn.

Fuel filler cap seal perished and splitting.

Nearside front wheel outer rim dented.

Rear shock absorbers and bump stops in poor condition.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 59,097 miles

FRONT N/S BUMPER DAMAGED AND GRILLE MISSING

N/S/R WHEEL HUB CAP MISSING

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 59,097 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

FRONT N/S BUMPER DAMAGED AND GRILLE MISSING

N/S/R WHEEL HUB CAP MISSING

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 50,666 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust getting quite rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2014 50,666 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust getting quite rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2013 45,442 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 45,442 miles

Offside Front Upper 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)

Center stop light not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2012 39,870 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 33,943 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 26,483 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 19,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 19,977 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 19,044 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 NYF is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NYF, 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 NYF is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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