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LT05 CVU

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,464 mi
Last recorded105,464 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 105,464 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 103,307 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 99,480 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 96,823 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 93,174 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 89,999 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 84,536 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 84,536 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 79,047 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 71,985 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 66,712 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 65,490 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 57,742 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 58,218 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 50,938 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 50,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 37,898 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 CVU is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CVU, 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 CVU registered?

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

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The MOT history for LT05 CVU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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