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LS55 OCP

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

136,640 mi
Last recorded136,640 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 136,640 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 125,918 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 125,918 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 117,947 miles

Front tyres wearing more on inner shoulders.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 117,914 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front tyres wearing more on inner shoulders.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Fail 28 Mar 2014 116,112 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 116,112 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 105,010 miles

ENGINE DRIVE CHAIN NOISY WHEN STARTED

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 105,010 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

ENGINE DRIVE CHAIN NOISY WHEN STARTED

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 91,837 miles

indicator in o/s door mirror is poor/discoloured

Fail 4 Apr 2012 91,836 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

indicator in o/s door mirror is poor/discoloured

Pass 14 Aug 2010 78,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2010 78,310 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 OCP is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LS55 OCP, 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 LS55 OCP registered?

LS55 OCP is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is LS55 OCP safe to buy?

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