2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GK55 POU
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 05/09/2005. Recorded mileage 114,373 miles. MOT valid until 18/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,373 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1198cc
GK55 POU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 114,373 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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GK55 POU Mileage History
- 18/10/2023112,620 mi
- 17/10/2024113,673 mi+1,053 mi
- 18/10/2024113,685 mi+12 mi
- 17/10/2025114,372 mi+687 mi
- 20/10/2025114,373 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 874 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GK55 POU 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 (GK55 POU) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 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: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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