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AD05 OAU

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,441 mi
Last recorded103,441 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 103,441 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 103,441 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 90,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight deterioation to offside rear tyre centre tread area

Pass 5 Sep 2012 77,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tie rod lower ball joint dust cover deterioated

slight blow front exhaust pipe

Pass 5 Sep 2011 64,817 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,619 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 42,199 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,667 miles

n/side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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 OAU is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD05 OAU?

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What year was AD05 OAU registered?

AD05 OAU is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is AD05 OAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 OAU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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