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LS55 UZW

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,304 mi
Last recorded118,304 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 118,304 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 118,304 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 106,452 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bushes at both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 106,452 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bushes at both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 99,537 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 99,532 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 90,177 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 78,923 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2012 78,923 miles

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2011 69,294 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 55,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 42,842 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 42,842 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,792 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 UZW is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS55 UZW registered?

LS55 UZW is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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The MOT history for LS55 UZW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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