VOLKSWAGEN POLO YT05ESG has 33 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 68,475 miles 1 month ago on Wednesday 16th September 2026 at 08:21.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 15th September 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

YT05ESG MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 202768,475 MI
FAILED15TH SEPTEMBER 202668,475 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED31ST JULY 202528TH AUGUST 202662,440 MI
PASSED29TH AUGUST 202428TH AUGUST 202560,415 MI
FAILED27TH AUGUST 202460,407 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Rear Stop Lamp(s) All Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  2. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED9TH AUGUST 20238TH AUGUST 202457,148 MI
FAILED7TH AUGUST 202357,139 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH JUNE 202225TH JUNE 202352,473 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Nail In Tyre Edge
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Leaking Grease But Still Preventing Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Both Tyres Wearing Inner Edges
  9. MINOR - Offside Rear Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  10. ADVISORY - Fuel Cap Seal Cracking Slightly
PASSED21ST JUNE 202120TH JUNE 202248,725 MI
PASSED14TH JANUARY 202113TH JANUARY 202247,218 MI
PASSED29TH JUNE 202028TH JUNE 202145,218 MI
FAILED29TH JUNE 202045,210 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED24TH JANUARY 202023RD JANUARY 202144,358 MI
FAILED24TH JANUARY 202044,358 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED25TH JUNE 201924TH JUNE 202043,185 MI
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 20186TH MARCH 201941,183 MI
FAILED16TH FEBRUARY 201841,183 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 20176TH MARCH 201839,406 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Child Booster Seat Fitted
FAILED18TH FEBRUARY 201739,406 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Child Booster Seat Fitted
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Attachment Bracket Inappropriately Repaired Bush Broken And Cracked (2.4.a.2)
PASSED7TH MARCH 20166TH MARCH 201737,948 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View Door Mirror (8.1.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
FAILED5TH MARCH 201637,948 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid Unable To Hear Pump (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.b.1c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View Door Mirror (8.1.2a)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED5TH MARCH 20154TH MARCH 201636,436 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Damaged, But Still Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.1.a.3d)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  5. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  6. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED5TH MARCH 201536,436 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Insecure (1.1.c.1c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Damaged, But Still Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.1.a.3d)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  7. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  8. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  9. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 20144TH MARCH 201534,703 MI
FAILED15TH FEBRUARY 201434,703 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED4TH MARCH 20134TH MARCH 201433,307 MI
FAILED4TH MARCH 201333,307 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED5TH MARCH 20124TH MARCH 201331,263 MI
FAILED12TH FEBRUARY 201128,779 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. PRS - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. PRS - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 20111ST MARCH 201228,779 MI
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 20101ST MARCH 201127,056 MI
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 20091ST MARCH 201025,028 MI
PASSED19TH FEBRUARY 20081ST MARCH 200923,431 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YT05ESG Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 64% | MOT Failure Rate: 36%

YT05ESG MOT Comments

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YT05ESG Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 68,475 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,261 miles

YT05ESG FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration YT05ESG was manufactured on Tuesday 1st March 2005 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 68,475 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 3,261 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 33 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YT05ESG has a 64% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 20 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 3 Major, 9 Dangerous and 12 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does YT05ESG have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 27th October 2026 YT05ESG does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YT05ESG Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 27th October 2026 YT05ESG does have Tax. Read more

When does YT05ESG Tax expire?

The current Tax for YT05ESG will expire in 4 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YT05ESG MOT expire?

The current MOT for YT05ESG will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 15th September 2027. Read more

When did YT05ESG have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YT05ESG was on Wednesday 16th September 2026 at 08:21. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YT05ESG Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 33 MOTs on record for YT05ESG we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YT05ESG Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 33 MOTs on record for YT05ESG we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 64% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YT05ESG?

YT05ESG is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has YT05ESG done?

The odometer reading for YT05ESG at the last MOT in September 2026 was 68,475 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,261 miles per year. Read more

How old is YT05ESG?

The vehicle YT05ESG was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 1st March 2005. Read more

What colour is YT05ESG?

The official colour of YT05ESG is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does YT05ESG have?

YT05ESG has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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