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AD05 OAN

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,181 mi
Last recorded98,181 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 OAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2020 98,181 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 94,794 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 94,785 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 90,530 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 90,530 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 87,266 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 87,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 83,167 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 79,179 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 76,375 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2014 76,375 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 72,680 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 67,411 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 60,402 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 54,944 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 39,344 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 39,344 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 OAN is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 OAN, 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 OAN is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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