2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · KY05 OPE
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 89,342 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,342 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY05 OPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 89,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY05 OPE 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 (KY05 OPE) between June 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
KY05 OPE Mileage History
- 10/06/202283,848 mi
- 17/06/202283,990 mi+142 mi
- 12/09/202389,326 mi+5,336 mi
- 12/09/202389,326 mi
- 10/09/202589,342 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 1,689 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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