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LT05 JDO

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

134,722 mi
Last recorded134,722 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 JDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 134,722 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 13 Aug 2024 134,722 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2023 133,473 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear seats stored away. Tested seatbelts but unable to test buckles.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 4 May 2022 128,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 4 May 2022 128,789 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 May 2021 123,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 6 May 2021 123,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 20 Apr 2020 119,934 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear silencer deteriated

Wipers poor

Pass 3 May 2019 111,113 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 111,113 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 101,131 miles

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

rear exhaust box is very corroded

Fail 1 May 2018 101,128 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear exhaust box is very corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 90,841 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 119,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 86,568 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 65,790 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 65,790 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 63,560 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 63,560 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,127 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 41,436 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,685 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 37,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 25,788 miles

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

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 JDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 JDO, 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 JDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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