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LT05 GVV

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

38,091 mi
Last recorded38,091 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 38,091 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake travel high

Pass 1 Mar 2025 36,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 34,828 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 33,349 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake travel high

Fail 11 Mar 2023 33,349 miles

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake travel high

Pass 8 Mar 2022 31,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 31,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake travel high

Pass 7 Mar 2020 30,691 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 30,691 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 29,741 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake travel high

Fail 16 Mar 2019 29,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake travel high

Pass 23 Feb 2018 27,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre side wall cracket but not showing code

Pass 13 Feb 2017 26,859 miles

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine noice

Pass 29 Feb 2016 25,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre very slight cracking to tread outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre small cut and slight cracking outer sidewall

Pass 25 Feb 2015 24,047 miles

Both rear brakes very noisey on rollers need to investigate but working OK

Hand brake travel slightly high but has enough reserve travel

O/S/R tyre outer sidewall cracking slightly

Fail 24 Feb 2015 24,046 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Both rear brakes very noisey on rollers need to investigate but working OK

Hand brake travel slightly high but has enough reserve travel

O/S/R tyre outer sidewall cracking slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2014 21,904 miles

slight cracking line on offside rear tyre outer wall area

Pass 4 Mar 2013 19,480 miles

slight noise from rear brakes when braking

Fail 4 Mar 2013 19,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight noise from rear brakes when braking

Pass 1 Mar 2012 17,448 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 17,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear upper side light not working,50% of lamp illuminating.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 14,881 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre outer wall has cut(not deep enough to reach canvas).

Fail 3 Mar 2011 14,881 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre outer wall has cut(not deep enough to reach canvas).

Pass 5 Mar 2010 12,059 miles

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

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

Front wishbone rear bushes cracked and spliting, no excessive play at present.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 11,922 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front wishbone rear bushes cracked and spliting, no excessive play at present.

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 9,803 miles

Front wihbone rear bushes severely split and have free movement,not excessive at present. Only just passable.

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 9,803 miles

Front wihbone rear bushes severely split and have free movement,not excessive at present. Only just passable.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 7,590 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 GVV is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GVV, 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 GVV is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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