2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GV55 HLR
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 03/11/2005. Recorded mileage 93,479 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1198cc
GV55 HLR Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/07/2026
- 93,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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GV55 HLR Mileage History
- 28/10/200826,742 mi
- 28/10/200826,742 mi
- 05/08/200933,945 mi+7,203 mi
- 30/07/201036,775 mi+2,830 mi
- 19/07/201140,360 mi+3,585 mi
- 19/07/201140,360 mi
- 06/08/201244,189 mi+3,829 mi
- 06/08/201244,189 mi
- 01/08/201453,985 mi+9,796 mi
- 27/07/201558,621 mi+4,636 mi
- 27/07/201558,621 mi
- 25/07/201663,104 mi+4,483 mi
- 24/07/201766,388 mi+3,284 mi
- 31/07/201869,549 mi+3,161 mi
- 31/07/201869,549 mi
- 30/07/201972,609 mi+3,060 mi
- 31/07/201972,613 mi+4 mi
- 15/07/202075,891 mi+3,278 mi
- 15/07/202075,904 mi+13 mi
- 16/07/202181,264 mi+5,360 mi
- 19/07/202181,273 mi+9 mi
- 01/08/202285,780 mi+4,507 mi
- 25/07/202388,315 mi+2,535 mi
- 31/07/202388,317 mi+2 mi
- 17/07/202491,091 mi+2,774 mi
- 17/07/202491,091 mi
- 25/07/202592,670 mi+1,579 mi
- 25/07/202592,670 mi
- 22/07/202693,479 mi+809 mi
Average of roughly 3,764 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
GV55 HLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (GV55 HLR) between October 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (35 issues), Tyres (25 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Steering (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 99 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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