2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · GL05 OFO
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 156,011 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,011 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL05 OFO Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2024
- 156,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL05 OFO 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 (GL05 OFO) between September 2008 and August 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (24 issues), Lighting (22 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))”.
GL05 OFO Mileage History
- 09/09/200841,425 mi
- 04/10/200842,698 mi+1,273 mi
- 27/01/201050,177 mi+7,479 mi
- 28/01/201157,146 mi+6,969 mi
- 24/01/201265,119 mi+7,973 mi
- 04/01/201377,902 mi+12,783 mi
- 29/01/201493,344 mi+15,442 mi
- 29/01/201493,344 mi
- 12/02/2015104,166 mi+10,822 mi
- 09/02/2016110,012 mi+5,846 mi
- 10/02/2016110,012 mi
- 10/02/2017114,099 mi+4,087 mi
- 27/02/2017114,113 mi+14 mi
- 21/02/2018120,197 mi+6,084 mi
- 11/03/2019121,579 mi+1,382 mi
- 01/06/2019121,621 mi+42 mi
- 23/05/2020135,216 mi+13,595 mi
- 29/04/2021142,471 mi+7,255 mi
- 29/04/2022148,121 mi+5,650 mi
- 21/04/2023155,248 mi+7,127 mi
- 05/05/2023155,252 mi+4 mi
- 05/05/2023155,252 mi
- 08/08/2024156,011 mi+759 mi
- 12/08/2024156,011 mi
Average of roughly 7,196 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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