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LT05 AEO

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,700 mi
Last recorded114,700 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 AEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 114,700 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise front tyres inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight lens near fail (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 98,654 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 84,014 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 72,052 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 63,390 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 63,390 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 52,367 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 52,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2016 42,876 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 42,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2015 30,901 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 30,901 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 25,484 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 25,478 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2013 21,338 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2012 15,990 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 11,153 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 11,153 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 8,931 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2008 7,032 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 AEO is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AEO, 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 LT05 AEO registered?

LT05 AEO is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is LT05 AEO safe to buy?

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