2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AD55 BNA
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 112,211 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,211 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD55 BNA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 112,211 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD55 BNA 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 (AD55 BNA) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 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: Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
AD55 BNA Mileage History
- 15/01/202496,426 mi
- 23/01/2025104,985 mi+8,559 mi
- 23/01/2025104,985 mi
- 26/01/2026112,211 mi+7,226 mi
- 26/01/2026112,211 mi
Average of roughly 7,770 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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