2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AJ05 LUD
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 58,328 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,328 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AJ05 LUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2024
- 58,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AJ05 LUD Mileage History
- 08/06/202251,461 mi
- 09/06/202251,461 mi
- 07/06/202354,894 mi+3,433 mi
- 08/06/202354,894 mi
- 24/06/202458,328 mi+3,434 mi
Average of roughly 3,357 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AJ05 LUD 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 (AJ05 LUD) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 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 (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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