2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · BD55 WOB
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2005. Recorded mileage 96,917 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,917 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1198cc
BD55 WOB Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2018
- 96,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BD55 WOB Mileage History
- 25/09/200837,892 mi
- 25/09/200837,892 mi
- 02/01/201044,747 mi+6,855 mi
- 02/01/201044,747 mi
- 04/05/201157,564 mi+12,817 mi
- 10/05/201157,593 mi+29 mi
- 20/04/201269,428 mi+11,835 mi
- 20/04/201269,429 mi+1 mi
- 14/06/201380,804 mi+11,375 mi
- 14/06/201380,804 mi
- 05/07/201486,395 mi+5,591 mi
- 05/07/201486,395 mi
- 16/11/201593,364 mi+6,969 mi
- 16/11/201593,364 mi
- 17/09/201696,167 mi+2,803 mi
- 11/09/201796,902 mi+735 mi
- 11/09/201796,902 mi
- 14/08/201896,917 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 5,972 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
BD55 WOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (BD55 WOB) between September 2008 and August 2018.
The record contains 9 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)”.
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