2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · HK55 FTF
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 130,242 miles. MOT expired on 09 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HK55 FTF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/01/2026
- 130,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HK55 FTF 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 (HK55 FTF) between December 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
HK55 FTF Mileage History
- 17/12/2021106,376 mi
- 15/12/2022111,309 mi+4,933 mi
- 22/12/2023117,399 mi+6,090 mi
- 10/02/2025121,828 mi+4,429 mi
- 26/01/2026130,242 mi+8,414 mi
Average of roughly 5,807 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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