2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AK55 KRO
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 103,853 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,853 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK55 KRO Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 103,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK55 KRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (AK55 KRO) between October 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
AK55 KRO Mileage History
- 11/10/200837,723 mi
- 11/10/200837,723 mi
- 03/10/200949,183 mi+11,460 mi
- 09/10/201060,877 mi+11,694 mi
- 08/10/201171,686 mi+10,809 mi
- 06/10/201282,270 mi+10,584 mi
- 12/10/201388,361 mi+6,091 mi
- 25/10/201490,748 mi+2,387 mi
- 25/10/201490,748 mi
- 29/10/201592,238 mi+1,490 mi
- 28/10/201693,082 mi+844 mi
- 15/12/201794,339 mi+1,257 mi
- 13/12/201895,820 mi+1,481 mi
- 02/01/202097,736 mi+1,916 mi
- 02/01/202097,736 mi
- 18/01/202198,566 mi+830 mi
- 08/01/202299,583 mi+1,017 mi
- 07/01/2023101,482 mi+1,899 mi
- 13/01/2024102,854 mi+1,372 mi
- 16/01/2024102,870 mi+16 mi
- 02/01/2025103,178 mi+308 mi
- 03/01/2025103,179 mi+1 mi
- 06/01/2026103,853 mi+674 mi
Average of roughly 3,836 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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