2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · KP55 EDF
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 145,067 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KP55 EDF Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 145,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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KP55 EDF Mileage History
- 20/10/200831,952 mi
- 20/10/200930,476 mi-1,476 mi
- 20/10/200930,476 mi
- 27/10/201037,971 mi+7,495 mi
- 27/10/201037,971 mi
- 13/10/201145,000 mi+7,029 mi
- 13/10/201145,000 mi
- 17/10/201249,531 mi+4,531 mi
- 25/10/201357,068 mi+7,537 mi
- 06/10/201465,049 mi+7,981 mi
- 27/10/201577,608 mi+12,559 mi
- 27/10/201577,608 mi
- 10/11/201690,524 mi+12,916 mi
- 24/10/2017100,749 mi+10,225 mi
- 24/10/2017100,749 mi
- 31/10/2018111,483 mi+10,734 mi
- 31/10/2018111,483 mi
- 21/10/2019120,816 mi+9,333 mi
- 19/10/2020123,730 mi+2,914 mi
- 19/10/2020123,730 mi
- 04/11/2021127,771 mi+4,041 mi
- 04/11/2021127,771 mi
- 10/10/2022134,378 mi+6,607 mi
- 11/10/2022134,513 mi+135 mi
- 19/10/2023138,363 mi+3,850 mi
- 08/11/2024141,309 mi+2,946 mi
- 07/11/2025145,048 mi+3,739 mi
- 14/11/2025145,067 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 6,627 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
KP55 EDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (KP55 EDF) between October 2008 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (25 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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