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LT05 AEM

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,188 mi
Last recorded121,188 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 AEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 121,188 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion in general exhaust system

Pass 1 Jul 2016 101,888 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to limit (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2016 101,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to limit (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 76,120 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 52,315 miles

n/s/ sill damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2014 52,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

advise tracking check

near side sill has accident damage

Fail 2 Jul 2014 52,311 miles

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

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

advise tracking check

near side sill has accident damage

Pass 29 Jun 2013 33,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 21,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Eml on

small chips in screen

Pass 16 Apr 2011 19,633 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 17,173 miles

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

both rear indicator bulbs colour faded

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge and tread wearing low

o/s parking brake reading low

rear tyre outer walls perished

Fail 15 Mar 2010 17,166 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2009 14,779 miles

both rear tyres age cracking

engine oil leaks

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 28 Feb 2008 12,356 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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LT05 AEM is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LT05 AEM, 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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LT05 AEM is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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