2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · C17 WBB
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 172,339 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,339 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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C17 WBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 172,339 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C17 WBB 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 (C17 WBB) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
C17 WBB Mileage History
- 15/08/2023161,940 mi
- 17/08/2023161,941 mi+1 mi
- 08/08/2024167,670 mi+5,729 mi
- 01/08/2025172,337 mi+4,667 mi
- 05/08/2025172,339 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,269 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Polo Mk4 (9N/9N3)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Electro-Hydraulic Steering PumpSerious
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- Timing Chain Rattle (1.2 TSI)Serious
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- Front Wishbone Bush WearModerate
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