2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AP05 OYW
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 87,862 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP05 OYW Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 87,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP05 OYW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (AP05 OYW) between July 2008 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (31 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 71 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt s”.
AP05 OYW Mileage History
- 29/07/200818,639 mi
- 20/07/200924,520 mi+5,881 mi
- 10/08/201030,775 mi+6,255 mi
- 11/08/201030,775 mi
- 26/07/201134,208 mi+3,433 mi
- 27/07/201240,337 mi+6,129 mi
- 31/07/201346,821 mi+6,484 mi
- 31/07/201346,821 mi
- 23/07/201452,121 mi+5,300 mi
- 23/07/201452,121 mi
- 30/07/201557,996 mi+5,875 mi
- 20/07/201664,093 mi+6,097 mi
- 24/07/201767,556 mi+3,463 mi
- 24/07/201767,556 mi
- 01/08/201870,589 mi+3,033 mi
- 01/08/201870,589 mi
- 25/07/201973,706 mi+3,117 mi
- 25/07/201973,715 mi+9 mi
- 28/07/202076,452 mi+2,737 mi
- 06/08/202178,918 mi+2,466 mi
- 12/08/202282,051 mi+3,133 mi
- 04/08/202384,478 mi+2,427 mi
- 05/08/202384,489 mi+11 mi
- 29/08/202487,214 mi+2,725 mi
- 29/08/202487,222 mi+8 mi
- 20/08/202587,694 mi+472 mi
- 20/08/202587,705 mi+11 mi
- 25/08/202687,841 mi+136 mi
- 03/09/202687,862 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 3,825 miles per year across 29 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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