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Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust shield fitting are in a poor condition.
Headlamp aim misty.
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Door lock faulty
Nearside Wing mirror fittings are in a poor condition.
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Reversing lamp not working
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust shield fitting are in a poor condition.
Headlamp aim misty.
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Door lock faulty
Nearside Wing mirror fittings are in a poor condition.
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Reversing lamp not working
Exhaust is in a rusty condition.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Door lock faulty
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim slightly misty
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
oil sump corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust is in a rusty condition.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Door lock faulty
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim slightly misty
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
oil sump corroded
Exhaust is in a rusty condition.
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlight aim slightly misty.
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil sump is corroded.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust is in a rusty condition.
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlight aim slightly misty.
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil sump is corroded.
Exhaust is in a rusty condition.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust is in a rusty condition.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s & o/s. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper shock absorber upper mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s heavily perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & minor cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s & both rear shocks corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust box corroded.
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s & o/s. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper shock absorber upper mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s heavily perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & minor cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s & both rear shocks corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust box corroded.
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear exhaust system in poor condition
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear exhaust system in poor condition
Corrosion around front upper suspension mounting area
Corrosion to front subframe
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
No reverse lights
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion around front upper suspension mounting area
Corrosion to front subframe
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
No reverse lights
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Corrosion around both front upper suspension top mounts
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just starting to (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust system corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Corrosion around both front upper suspension top mounts
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just starting to (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust system corroded
All tyres perished
Centre & rear exhaust sections corroded
Corrosion around both front upper suspension mounting areas
Engine management light on
Front brake pads wearing low
Front tyres wearing on edges
Front wiper blades in poor condition
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear upper side light not working
Corrosion around both front upper suspension mounting points
Front brake pads appear to be wearing low
Front subframe slightly corroded
Nearside rear tyre perished
Rear exhaust outer casing corroded
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Corrosion around both front upper suspension mounting points
Engine management light on
Front brake pads appear to be wearing low
Front subframe slightly corroded
Nearside rear tyre perished
Rear exhaust outer casing corroded
Front brake pads wearing low
Offside front lower drop link dust cover perished, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Front brake pads wearing low
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside front lower drop link dust cover perished, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
eml lamp on
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
fuel flap not fitted
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AD05 OBN is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 OBN, 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 OBN is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 August 2005.
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