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LT05 GWA

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

33,909 mi
Last recorded33,909 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 GWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 33,909 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 29,691 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 29,691 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 28,454 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 28,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 28,322 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 28,320 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 26,705 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 26,705 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 21,349 miles

exhaust corroded but sound

Pass 8 Feb 2020 21,122 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 20,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 19,716 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 19,218 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 18,319 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 16,775 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 16,775 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 13,482 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 11,023 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 9,772 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 7,857 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 6,449 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 5,151 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 3,489 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 3,489 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GWA, 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 GWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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