2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · BL55 EPA
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 96,750 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,750 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BL55 EPA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 96,750 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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BL55 EPA Mileage History
- 19/03/202486,891 mi
- 25/03/202589,621 mi+2,730 mi
- 27/03/202589,621 mi
- 25/03/202696,739 mi+7,118 mi
- 31/03/202696,750 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 4,853 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BL55 EPA 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 (BL55 EPA) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 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: 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 1 advisory notice is 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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