2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · DU05 OKV
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 112,284 miles. MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU05 OKV Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/03/2026
- 112,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU05 OKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (DU05 OKV) between January 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))”.
DU05 OKV Mileage History
- 18/01/200819,009 mi
- 18/01/200819,009 mi
- 19/01/200922,968 mi+3,959 mi
- 18/01/201027,039 mi+4,071 mi
- 18/01/201130,939 mi+3,900 mi
- 16/01/201234,831 mi+3,892 mi
- 16/01/201234,831 mi
- 22/01/201338,649 mi+3,818 mi
- 21/01/201442,916 mi+4,267 mi
- 22/01/201546,731 mi+3,815 mi
- 18/01/201650,555 mi+3,824 mi
- 16/01/201754,759 mi+4,204 mi
- 23/01/201859,500 mi+4,741 mi
- 21/01/201962,996 mi+3,496 mi
- 21/01/201962,996 mi
- 13/01/202065,869 mi+2,873 mi
- 11/01/202168,301 mi+2,432 mi
- 18/01/202271,224 mi+2,923 mi
- 28/01/202372,085 mi+861 mi
- 25/01/202483,950 mi+11,865 mi
- 25/01/202483,950 mi
- 13/02/2025101,463 mi+17,513 mi
- 25/02/2025101,497 mi+34 mi
- 06/03/2026112,284 mi+10,787 mi
Average of roughly 5,145 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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