MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,368 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front mirror damage
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifgold down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front mirror damage
Engine warning light on
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Engine warning light on
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front 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 Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
eml on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front wishbone rear bushes cracked and spliting (quite bad) no excessive play at present.
N/S/R upper side light not working,50% of lamp illuminating.
O/S/R light cluster cracked and has water in it,lights not affected.
Front wishbone rear bushes cracked and spliting (quite bad) no excessive play at present.
N/S/R upper side light not working,50% of lamp illuminating.
O/S/R light cluster cracked and has water in it,lights not affected.
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Drivers side front seat belt buckle (male part) twisted around on seat belt.
Front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes severely split and cracked. Play not excessive at present.
Rear brakes very Noisey in operation.
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Wiper blades smear Ok for MOT.
Drivers side front seat belt buckle (male part) twisted around on seat belt.
Front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes severely split and cracked. Play not excessive at present.
Rear brakes very Noisey in operation.
Wiper blades smear Ok for MOT.
front registration plate cracked but does not obscure legibility from a distance
o/s tail light lens cracked
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front registration plate cracked but does not obscure legibility from a distance
o/s tail light lens cracked
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LT05 GWW is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 GWW, 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 GWW is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2005.
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