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LT05 GXB

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,950 mi
Last recorded107,950 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 107,950 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2017 99,859 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 99,859 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 86,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 75,368 miles

both rear tyres scrubbed on inner edges

front brake pads getting low??

Fail 4 Aug 2015 75,368 miles

Nearside 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres scrubbed on inner edges

front brake pads getting low??

Fail 12 Aug 2014 60,124 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

oil leak at filter??

Pass 12 Aug 2014 60,124 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

oil leak at filter??

Pass 20 Mar 2013 41,517 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Squeak from front suspension.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,676 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,057 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 12,886 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 10,906 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 8,604 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 GXB is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GXB, 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 GXB registered?

LT05 GXB is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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