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AD05 OBG

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,469 mi
Last recorded127,469 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 OBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 127,469 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated osf and nsf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output osf and nsf (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 120,879 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 120,879 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 118,979 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 118,971 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 118,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 114,398 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 114,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 112,883 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 109,107 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 109,107 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 99,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 99,035 miles

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

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 77,119 miles

Advise nearside and offside front suspension console bushes starting to seperate

All 4 tyre treads getting low 3mm - Advise to monitor

Pass 29 Dec 2008 58,637 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 58,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 38,387 miles

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 OBG is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OBG, 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 OBG registered?

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

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