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LS55 VDO

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,498 mi
Last recorded173,498 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 173,498 miles

Nearside Front cv slight leaking greass

Pass 7 Dec 2024 171,854 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 170,220 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 168,161 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 163,307 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 160,410 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 156,438 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 151,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 144,528 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 144,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 140,299 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 134,556 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 134,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 128,574 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 120,336 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 109,109 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 94,154 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 82,243 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 82,223 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 68,255 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 68,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 53,884 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 VDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDO, 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 VDO registered?

LS55 VDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is LS55 VDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 VDO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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