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LS55 OCX

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,880 mi
Last recorded101,880 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 OCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 101,880 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 101,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 91,586 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 80,513 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 73,110 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 69,471 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 69,010 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 69,010 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 60,532 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 60,532 miles

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

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

Front tyres on inside edges<could be caused by incorrect tracking>

Pass 1 Mar 2010 46,264 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 46,264 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 38,821 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2008 29,163 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 May 2008 29,163 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 OCX is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OCX, 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 OCX registered?

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

Is LS55 OCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 OCX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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