2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · KP05 UBB
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28/04/2005. Recorded mileage 146,170 miles. MOT valid until 18/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,170 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
KP05 UBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 146,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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KP05 UBB Mileage History
- 09/05/2023138,710 mi
- 13/05/2024141,651 mi+2,941 mi
- 13/05/2024141,652 mi+1 mi
- 19/05/2025144,383 mi+2,731 mi
- 20/05/2026146,170 mi+1,787 mi
Average of roughly 2,462 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KP05 UBB 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 (KP05 UBB) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image [ faulty bulb or incorrectly fitted ] (4”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no beam image (4.1.2 (b))”.
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