2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · BW05 BWE
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 86,368 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,368 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW05 BWE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 86,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW05 BWE 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 (BW05 BWE) between August 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Major Misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Condition To Lens (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Condition To Lens (4.1.2 (c))”.
BW05 BWE Mileage History
- 26/08/202280,307 mi
- 31/08/202383,751 mi+3,444 mi
- 02/01/202586,310 mi+2,559 mi
- 16/01/202586,324 mi+14 mi
- 27/03/202686,368 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 1,691 miles per year across 5 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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