2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · GP55 VOB
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2005. Recorded mileage 160,010 miles. MOT valid until 03/08/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,010 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1400cc
GP55 VOB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 160,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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GP55 VOB Mileage History
- 02/08/2024147,742 mi
- 05/08/2025154,305 mi+6,563 mi
- 05/08/2025154,309 mi+4 mi
- 04/08/2026159,999 mi+5,690 mi
- 05/08/2026160,010 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 6,112 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GP55 VOB 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 VOB) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 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: Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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