2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · DE55 YMD
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 71,809 miles. MOT expired on 08 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,809 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE55 YMD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/04/2025
- 71,809 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE55 YMD 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 (DE55 YMD) between November 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
DE55 YMD Mileage History
- 16/11/202268,937 mi
- 07/02/202470,730 mi+1,793 mi
- 09/02/202470,730 mi
- 27/03/202571,808 mi+1,078 mi
- 23/04/202571,809 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,180 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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