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LT05 GYB

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,257 mi
Last recorded147,257 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 147,257 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 139,776 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 134,025 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 132,901 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin flaking not blowing

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2020 132,901 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin flaking not blowing

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2019 131,770 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust tail box outer skin flaking not blowing

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2019 131,768 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust tail box outer skin flaking not blowing

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2018 129,150 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

rear/exhaust box outer skin flaking not blowing

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2017 127,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 30 Mar 2016 124,037 miles

rear exhaust box casing corroded

under trays fitted obscuring inspection of underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2016 124,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust box casing corroded

under trays fitted obscuring inspection of underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2015 116,630 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2015 116,630 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 107,878 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Fail 8 Apr 2014 107,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Pass 27 Mar 2013 98,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2012 87,147 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 87,147 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 72,438 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 58,256 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 42,324 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 29,968 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 GYB is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT05 GYB registered?

LT05 GYB is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is LT05 GYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT05 GYB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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