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LS55 OCU

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,325 mi
Last recorded89,325 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 OCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 89,325 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 86,590 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 84,568 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 80,895 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 74,021 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 69,302 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 60,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 53,060 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 45,509 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 45,509 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 41,220 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking between tread cords not exposed

Fail 9 Oct 2015 41,188 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 34,616 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 27,806 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 27,806 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 21,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear both side tyres sidewalls perised

Pass 16 Aug 2011 17,544 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 16,371 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on the inner edge.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 12,787 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 10,254 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 10,254 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 OCU is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OCU, 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 OCU registered?

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

Is LS55 OCU safe to buy?

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