2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SV05 YVH
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 09 May 2005. Recorded mileage 43,690 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV05 YVH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 43,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV05 YVH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (SV05 YVH) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
SV05 YVH Mileage History
- 23/05/202441,691 mi
- 23/05/202441,691 mi
- 23/05/202542,977 mi+1,286 mi
- 23/05/202542,978 mi+1 mi
- 22/05/202643,690 mi+712 mi
Average of roughly 1,001 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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