2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · GF55 NHP
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 99,085 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF55 NHP Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 99,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF55 NHP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (GF55 NHP) between October 2008 and June 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
GF55 NHP Mileage History
- 31/10/200827,675 mi
- 08/01/200927,811 mi+136 mi
- 01/02/201036,739 mi+8,928 mi
- 01/02/201036,739 mi
- 02/02/201147,161 mi+10,422 mi
- 28/02/201147,161 mi
- 29/02/201253,289 mi+6,128 mi
- 01/03/201360,407 mi+7,118 mi
- 01/03/201360,407 mi
- 28/02/201466,280 mi+5,873 mi
- 13/03/201466,384 mi+104 mi
- 19/02/201569,114 mi+2,730 mi
- 19/02/201569,114 mi
- 10/03/201672,849 mi+3,735 mi
- 01/03/201775,404 mi+2,555 mi
- 08/02/201876,937 mi+1,533 mi
- 28/01/201978,375 mi+1,438 mi
- 07/02/202079,510 mi+1,135 mi
- 06/02/202179,583 mi+73 mi
- 07/02/202280,254 mi+671 mi
- 07/02/202280,254 mi
- 10/01/202380,275 mi+21 mi
- 13/03/202485,209 mi+4,934 mi
- 12/03/202591,629 mi+6,420 mi
- 02/06/202699,080 mi+7,451 mi
- 02/06/202699,085 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,061 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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