2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LK55 OVL
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 142,143 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,143 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK55 OVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/08/2024
- 142,143 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LK55 OVL 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 (LK55 OVL) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 performance unable to be tested Road Wheel Loose, Not Safe For RBT (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Back Rest Loose (6.2.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working flickers (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LK55 OVL Mileage History
- 26/08/2022129,977 mi
- 30/08/2022130,002 mi+25 mi
- 24/08/2023138,583 mi+8,581 mi
- 25/08/2023138,585 mi+2 mi
- 31/08/2024142,143 mi+3,558 mi
Average of roughly 6,038 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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