2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · BL54 BGL
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 51,352 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,352 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL54 BGL Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 51,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL54 BGL 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 (BL54 BGL) between March 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). 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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))”.
BL54 BGL Mileage History
- 05/03/20084,708 mi
- 02/03/20095,994 mi+1,286 mi
- 09/03/20107,413 mi+1,419 mi
- 09/03/20107,413 mi
- 03/03/20118,444 mi+1,031 mi
- 27/03/20129,281 mi+837 mi
- 30/03/20129,281 mi
- 25/03/20139,796 mi+515 mi
- 03/03/201410,686 mi+890 mi
- 23/03/201511,807 mi+1,121 mi
- 24/03/201511,807 mi
- 14/03/201612,786 mi+979 mi
- 15/12/201613,540 mi+754 mi
- 14/12/201719,316 mi+5,776 mi
- 20/12/201823,582 mi+4,266 mi
- 20/12/201926,477 mi+2,895 mi
- 07/12/202028,953 mi+2,476 mi
- 07/12/202028,954 mi+1 mi
- 22/12/202134,215 mi+5,261 mi
- 14/10/202238,580 mi+4,365 mi
- 13/10/202341,651 mi+3,071 mi
- 08/01/202545,830 mi+4,179 mi
- 07/01/202651,352 mi+5,522 mi
Average of roughly 2,614 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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