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LS55 UYT

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

191,479 mi
Last recorded191,479 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 UYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 191,479 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 180,856 miles

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 180,856 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 168,201 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 162,103 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 162,101 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

head lamps faded

Pass 13 Dec 2019 161,679 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 161,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 157,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Fog Lamp Lens/Glass Cracked

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Has Started To Corrode And Detach From Main Exhaust Box Body

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/Crack 30mm Just Out Of Drivers View (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 157,489 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre Wall Starting To Split And Separate 195/55/15 VR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Fog Lamp Lens/Glass Cracked

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Has Started To Corrode And Detach From Main Exhaust Box Body

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/Crack 30mm Just Out Of Drivers View (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 151,520 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 146,073 miles

O/S/F FOG LAMP LENS CRACKED

STONE CHIP TO FRONT WINDSCREEN

Pass 11 Dec 2015 133,945 miles

CRACK TO FRONT WINDSCREEN, NEARSIDE OF SCREEN..

Pass 12 Dec 2014 128,083 miles

EML on

N/s/f inner wishbone bush movement/knock

O/s/f inner wishbone bush movement/knock

Fail 12 Dec 2014 128,083 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML on

N/s/f inner wishbone bush movement/knock

N/s/r top side light bulb not working

O/s/f inner wishbone bush movement/knock

Pass 9 Dec 2013 120,598 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 120,598 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

EML ON

MOVEMENT TO N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

MOVEMENT TO O/S/F-N/S/F INNER WISHBONE BUSHES

N/S/R LOWER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

O/S/R BRAKE DISC WORN/PITTED

WEAR TO N/S/R TYRE/PERISHING

Pass 30 Nov 2012 111,948 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 92,558 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2010 72,694 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 72,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 15 Dec 2009 64,823 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 64,823 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 51,769 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 51,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UYT, 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 UYT registered?

LS55 UYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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