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LT05 GWW

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,368 mi
Last recorded93,368 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 GWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 93,368 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 83,112 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 83,111 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 73,504 miles

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) ()

Fail 13 Jul 2021 73,504 miles

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) ()

Pass 2 Jul 2020 64,711 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 61,368 miles

Nearside Front mirror damage

Fail 26 Jun 2019 61,263 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 54,734 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 51,387 miles

Engine warning light on

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 May 2017 51,387 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2016 47,629 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 47,629 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 45,294 miles

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)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 45,294 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,461 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,711 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,936 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 30,170 miles

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.

Fail 9 Mar 2010 30,170 miles

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)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 26,148 miles

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.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,148 miles

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.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 22,726 miles

front registration plate cracked but does not obscure legibility from a distance

o/s tail light lens cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2008 22,726 miles

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

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 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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