2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · GP55 UNM
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 69,642 miles. MOT expired on 01 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP55 UNM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/04/2024
- 69,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP55 UNM 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 (GP55 UNM) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
GP55 UNM Mileage History
- 21/04/202261,550 mi
- 03/05/202261,682 mi+132 mi
- 24/04/202364,762 mi+3,080 mi
- 24/04/202364,762 mi
- 18/04/202469,642 mi+4,880 mi
Average of roughly 4,060 miles per year across 5 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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