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LT05 GXK

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

89,465 mi
Last recorded89,465 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 89,465 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 82,970 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 79,318 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed BOTH SIDE (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside 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))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 79,318 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed BOTH SIDE (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside 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))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 75,936 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 75,933 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 75,767 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 71,487 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, top mounts, slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on subframe, has a slight cut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust has some corrosion

Fail 8 Jan 2022 71,434 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, top mounts, slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on subframe, has a slight cut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust has some corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2021 67,284 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 64,188 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 60,169 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 60,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working lens slightly damaged (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 56,111 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 56,111 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 52,532 miles

Rear brake drum modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 48,356 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 48,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 45,103 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 41,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Apr 2014 41,541 miles

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

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2013 37,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres sidewall badly cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2012 32,852 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 29,645 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,645 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 24,826 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 20,043 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2008 14,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GXK is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 GXK, 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 GXK registered?

LT05 GXK is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is LT05 GXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT05 GXK shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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