2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · BW55 UDB
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 112,795 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,795 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
BW55 UDB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 112,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BW55 UDB Mileage History
- 22/09/202395,466 km
- 01/11/2024106,760 km+11,294 km
- 01/11/2024106,761 mi
- 06/11/2025112,794 mi+6,033 mi
- 06/11/2025112,795 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,154 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BW55 UDB 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 (BW55 UDB) between September 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 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: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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