2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GL54 YRW
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 69,757 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,757 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL54 YRW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 69,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL54 YRW 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 (GL54 YRW) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked reaching ply 16”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint attachment bolt broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
GL54 YRW Mileage History
- 03/05/202368,756 mi
- 29/04/202469,152 mi+396 mi
- 08/05/202469,152 mi
- 07/04/202569,431 mi+279 mi
- 09/04/202669,757 mi+326 mi
Average of roughly 341 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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