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LS55 UYN

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,507 mi
Last recorded111,507 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 UYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 111,507 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 100,516 miles

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

clutch pedal travel high

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Oct 2021 90,439 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust tatty

Pass 8 Oct 2020 87,351 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 87,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 79,034 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off slightly damaged (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

intermittent wipers not working

undertrays fitted full check not carried out

Pass 3 May 2018 70,834 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 70,312 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 62,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage cracked around offside screw (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked ingress of water, working ok at time of test (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 16 May 2017 62,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2016 57,260 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 57,260 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015
Pass 7 Aug 2014 53,731 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 Aug 2013 50,553 miles

front number plate slight damage

n/s/r tyre outer wall slightly perished

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2013 50,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate slight damage

n/s/r tyre outer wall slightly perished

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2012 45,416 miles

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

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)

front number plate slight damage

o/s/r coil spring fouling fuel filler neck

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2012 45,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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)

front number plate slight damage

o/s/r coil spring fouling fuel filler neck

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2011 42,296 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s front brakes slightly binding on

Pass 25 Jul 2011 42,296 miles

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

o/s and n/s front brakes slightly binding on

Pass 12 Aug 2010 37,444 miles

front suspension arm bushes very slightly perished and small split

Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,919 miles

fuel cap body cover missing/broken

sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jan 2010 34,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

fuel cap body cover missing/broken

offside mirror casing missing/broken

sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2009 27,098 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 UYN is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UYN, 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 UYN is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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