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AD05 OAY

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,728 mi
Last recorded140,728 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 140,728 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 140,728 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 134,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 133,396 miles

Handbrake travel high

Pass 8 Apr 2021 128,468 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 128,468 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 126,296 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 121,889 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 119,010 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 116,191 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 116,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 107,190 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 107,190 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 97,766 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 97,766 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 87,805 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 77,089 miles

E.M.L.on

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 67,618 miles

front tyres worn on edges

offside rear bump stop broken

Pass 25 Oct 2010 58,762 miles

offside coil spring chaffing on fuel breather pipe

Fail 25 Oct 2010 58,762 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside coil spring chaffing on fuel breather pipe

Pass 18 Nov 2009 51,254 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 42,542 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 42,542 miles

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

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 OAY is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 OAY, 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 OAY registered?

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

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