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LS55 NLL

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,038 mi
Last recorded100,038 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 NLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 100,038 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2023 100,033 miles

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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust rear box corroded

off side front head light lens slightly faded

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2022 93,838 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Fail 16 Dec 2022 93,838 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested No beam pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 1 Sep 2021 87,795 miles

Brake Fluid Looks Like Contaminated.

Emission Just Met The Limits.

Exhaust Box Corroded.

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

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

Parking Brake Travelling.

Fail 31 Aug 2021 87,795 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working Damaged. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake Fluid Looks Like Contaminated.

Emission Just Met The Limits.

Exhaust Box Corroded.

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

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

Parking Brake Travelling.

Pass 11 Mar 2021 80,254 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to o/s/r of vehicle

n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken. (chassis side and pad side)

Pass 3 Mar 2020 76,036 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 70,156 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 64,061 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 63,695 miles

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)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Front tyres perishing and wearing on edges.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 4 Mar 2017 60,656 miles

EML iluminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2017 60,654 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML iluminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2015 50,635 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 45,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearining inner edges

Fail 22 Jan 2014 45,005 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearining inner edges

Pass 31 Jan 2013 40,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jan 2012 33,230 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 27,729 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 23,482 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 17,481 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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LS55 NLL is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LS55 NLL, 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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LS55 NLL is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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