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AD05 OAB

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,302 mi
Last recorded122,302 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2020 122,302 miles

Emissions not tested Engine light on (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 108,328 miles

Complete exhaust system corroded.

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 108,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT AND REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY. AND SYSTEM CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 OF 2 BULBS OUT (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 99,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL. RECOMMEND REPAIR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50%. BULB OUT (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 99,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low BULB NOT FITTED CORRECTLY (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users FUEL FILTER, SLIGHT LEAK. UNDERSIDE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL. RECOMMEND REPAIR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50%. BULB OUT (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 88,735 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 80,161 miles

engine man light on

Pass 19 Aug 2015 77,584 miles

Exhaust rear silencer - outer casing corroded and splitting

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 70,793 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 70,774 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 65,694 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2013 65,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2012 57,905 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2011 49,490 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 43,053 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 43,015 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,945 miles

o/s/r shock absorber cover detached

Pass 2 Aug 2008 25,709 miles

offside outer door trim loose

top mount broken on offside headlight but not insecure

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 OAB is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OAB, 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 OAB is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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