2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AD55 BUW
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 159,386 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,386 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD55 BUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2024
- 159,386 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD55 BUW 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 BUW) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2024 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
AD55 BUW Mileage History
- 04/05/2022129,129 mi
- 04/05/2022129,131 mi+2 mi
- 03/05/2023143,015 mi+13,884 mi
- 09/05/2023143,034 mi+19 mi
- 07/05/2024159,386 mi+16,352 mi
Average of roughly 15,058 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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