2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · HG55 XSB
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 09 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 180,574 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,574 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG55 XSB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 180,574 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG55 XSB 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 (HG55 XSB) between July 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 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: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))”.
HG55 XSB Mileage History
- 27/07/2023173,565 mi
- 01/08/2024175,798 mi+2,233 mi
- 01/08/2024175,802 mi+4 mi
- 08/08/2025180,273 mi+4,471 mi
- 04/11/2025180,574 mi+301 mi
Average of roughly 3,081 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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