2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · BL55 DZP
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 117,377 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,377 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL55 DZP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/06/2023
- 117,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL55 DZP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (BL55 DZP) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Hole in outer sill within 30cm”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”.
BL55 DZP Mileage History
- 24/06/2022109,079 mi
- 24/06/2022109,079 mi
- 22/06/2023117,377 mi+8,298 mi
Average of roughly 8,350 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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