2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · GL05 AAU
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 121,520 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GL05 AAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 121,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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GL05 AAU Mileage History
- 02/10/2023115,231 mi
- 02/10/2023115,239 mi+8 mi
- 26/09/2024117,319 mi+2,080 mi
- 24/09/2025121,512 mi+4,193 mi
- 24/09/2025121,520 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 3,176 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL05 AAU 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 (GL05 AAU) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 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: Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (4 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: “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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