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AD05 OCY

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,272 mi
Last recorded116,272 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2024 116,272 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 107,193 miles

All suspension components corroded.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has slight reserve travel.

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Exhaust corroded.

Slight surface rust underneath.

Vehicle under-cover's present.

Pass 14 Mar 2022 90,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box slightly corroded and slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

undertray fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2022 90,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box slightly corroded and slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2021 79,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 76,151 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 73,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,283 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 69,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 66,261 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 65,852 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 65,852 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front discs slightly worn

rear tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2014 60,341 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 60,339 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine warning light on

Pass 20 Aug 2013 53,954 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 47,201 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2012 47,201 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2011 43,723 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 43,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

cracking to both rear tyre treads

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn unevenly

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,645 miles

both lower arm bushes spliting allowing movement just within mot requirements

front brake discs worn and corroded

wear to edges of rear tyres

Fail 25 Aug 2010 39,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both lower arm bushes spliting allowing movement just within mot requirements

front brake discs worn and corroded

wear to edges of rear tyres

Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,485 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 25,881 miles

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

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 OCY 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 65.2%.

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

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