2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LD55 GVT
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22/09/2005. Recorded mileage 35,210 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,210 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1198cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
LD55 GVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 35,210 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LD55 GVT Mileage History
- 12/01/202329,863 mi
- 24/04/202431,927 mi+2,064 mi
- 24/04/202535,207 mi+3,280 mi
- 03/07/202535,210 mi+3 mi
- 10/07/202535,210 mi
Average of roughly 2,147 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LD55 GVT 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 (LD55 GVT) between January 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 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: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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