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AD05 OBO

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,019 mi
Last recorded101,019 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 101,019 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 100,990 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 97,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 94,390 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Aug 2018 90,141 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 85,612 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 82,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

reverse light switch not wired up

Pass 30 Jul 2015 78,023 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 75,986 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 67,385 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 60,346 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 54,615 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 54,615 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

engine managment light on.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 47,338 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 38,601 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 38,601 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 29,347 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 OBO is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OBO, 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 OBO registered?

AD05 OBO is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 August 2005.

Is AD05 OBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 OBO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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