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LS55 UZH

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

139,267 mi
Last recorded139,267 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 UZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 139,267 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust shield loose

all under trays fitted and vehicle presented in wet conditions

Fail 12 Dec 2023 139,267 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust shield loose

all under trays fitted and vehicle presented in wet conditions

Fail 31 Oct 2023 139,187 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted N/S and O/S (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose

reverse light not working

Pass 23 Nov 2022 125,704 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 114,135 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 109,142 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 109,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 105,895 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 105,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 101,243 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 96,543 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 90,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 19 Aug 2016 90,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 86,118 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 82,827 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 82,827 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 79,526 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 73,093 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 67,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre bald on inside edge.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 67,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre bald on inside edge.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 61,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn.

Offside front tyre worn on the inside edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 61,236 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn.

Offside front tyre worn on the inside edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 52,164 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 37,656 miles

front bumper not surced

Fail 5 Dec 2008 37,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front bumper not surced

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 UZH is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc 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 UZH, 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 UZH registered?

LS55 UZH is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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