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LT05 CVP

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,473 mi
Last recorded74,473 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 CVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 74,473 miles

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

both headlamp lens deteriorated

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2025 74,473 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

both headlamp lens deteriorated

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2024 65,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 57,067 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 24 Nov 2022 48,264 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 19 Apr 2022 45,537 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 45,513 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 45,508 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 43,681 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 41,940 miles

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 41,940 miles

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 39,105 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 35,812 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 32,699 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 28,519 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 27,516 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 27,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 26,468 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 25,065 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 23,654 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 23,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 19,514 miles

Offside front tyre wearing close to edge

Fail 4 Feb 2011 19,514 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing close to edge

Pass 10 Feb 2010 14,269 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 14,269 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 10,137 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 6,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 6,078 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 CVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 CVP, 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 LT05 CVP registered?

LT05 CVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is LT05 CVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT05 CVP shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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