2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · GP05 GKD
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 124,376 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,376 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP05 GKD Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2024
- 124,376 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP05 GKD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (GP05 GKD) between July 2008 and February 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 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: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Arm (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
GP05 GKD Mileage History
- 02/07/200825,209 mi
- 03/07/200825,209 mi
- 01/07/200932,205 mi+6,996 mi
- 30/06/201039,991 mi+7,786 mi
- 10/02/201144,059 mi+4,068 mi
- 23/01/201253,926 mi+9,867 mi
- 23/01/201253,926 mi
- 30/01/201361,825 mi+7,899 mi
- 31/01/201472,599 mi+10,774 mi
- 31/01/201472,619 mi+20 mi
- 17/02/201582,290 mi+9,671 mi
- 19/02/201582,292 mi+2 mi
- 16/02/201684,273 mi+1,981 mi
- 14/02/201786,059 mi+1,786 mi
- 12/02/201888,240 mi+2,181 mi
- 14/02/201888,240 mi
- 18/02/201990,599 mi+2,359 mi
- 17/02/202092,901 mi+2,302 mi
- 15/02/202193,471 mi+570 mi
- 15/02/202193,471 mi
- 21/02/2022103,707 mi+10,236 mi
- 21/02/2022103,707 mi
- 20/02/2023109,260 mi+5,553 mi
- 20/02/2023109,260 mi
- 21/02/2024124,376 mi+15,116 mi
Average of roughly 6,341 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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