2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AF55 YMK
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04/09/2005. Recorded mileage 73,123 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,123 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
AF55 YMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/03/2026
- 73,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 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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AF55 YMK Mileage History
- 01/10/202255,752 mi
- 25/03/202464,147 mi+8,395 mi
- 17/03/202568,426 mi+4,279 mi
- 19/03/202568,577 mi+151 mi
- 16/03/202673,123 mi+4,546 mi
Average of roughly 5,028 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AF55 YMK 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 (AF55 YMK) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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 Headlamp levelling device inoperative Driver control (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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