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AD05 NZB

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,026 mi
Last recorded108,026 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 108,026 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2018 107,883 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 May 2017 92,904 miles

brake pad wear indicator light on

Fail 5 May 2017 92,904 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible unit (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pad wear indicator light on

Pass 6 Jan 2016 76,193 miles

front tyres worn smooth on inside tread

Pass 8 Dec 2014 67,121 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 37,121 miles

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

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

there is slight play in the ball joints on the offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop links.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 59,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Dec 2013 59,878 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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Fail 11 Dec 2012 53,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 53,537 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 46,604 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ONLY HAS 2MM TREAD REMAINING ON THE SHOULDERS.

Fail 15 Dec 2011 46,604 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ONLY HAS 2MM TREAD REMAINING ON THE SHOULDERS.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 39,501 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 39,499 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 32,162 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 32,162 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 25,312 miles

offside front tyre worn to 2mm tread remaining on inner shoulder and will soon require replacement.

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 NZB is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NZB, 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 NZB registered?

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

Is AD05 NZB safe to buy?

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