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AD05 NYZ

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,407 mi
Last recorded115,407 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 NYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 115,407 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jan 2022 101,957 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 89,742 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 89,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 81,715 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror back damage and loose

Fail 9 May 2019 81,715 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre out of shape and on limt markers (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front mirror back damage and loose

Pass 11 May 2018 77,572 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear seat buckle cover missing

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre starting crack

Pass 17 May 2017 71,150 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 May 2017 71,150 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2016 72,921 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 72,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 69,754 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2015 69,139 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 69,139 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 61,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 61,585 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 53,978 miles

cover for near side rear seatbelt stalk missing

Fail 28 Dec 2012 53,978 miles

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

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

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

cover for near side rear seatbelt stalk missing

rear service brake performance imbalance

Pass 10 Jan 2012 46,655 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 46,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 40,038 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 40,028 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 31,083 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,782 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 NYZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NYZ, 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 NYZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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