2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LN55 YOO
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 117,354 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,354 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LN55 YOO Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2025
- 117,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LN55 YOO Mileage History
- 28/08/200816,664 mi
- 21/09/200920,421 mi+3,757 mi
- 13/09/201032,366 mi+11,945 mi
- 22/09/201138,838 mi+6,472 mi
- 19/09/201247,238 mi+8,400 mi
- 13/09/201354,960 mi+7,722 mi
- 13/09/201354,960 mi
- 17/09/201460,332 mi+5,372 mi
- 17/09/201460,332 mi
- 15/09/201566,659 mi+6,327 mi
- 16/09/201566,660 mi+1 mi
- 12/09/201672,143 mi+5,483 mi
- 13/09/201775,111 mi+2,968 mi
- 13/09/201775,111 mi
- 17/09/201876,572 mi+1,461 mi
- 28/08/201979,871 mi+3,299 mi
- 29/08/201979,871 mi
- 05/08/202082,585 mi+2,714 mi
- 09/08/202189,184 mi+6,599 mi
- 11/08/202189,206 mi+22 mi
- 16/08/202292,598 mi+3,392 mi
- 16/08/202292,743 mi+145 mi
- 02/08/202395,896 mi+3,153 mi
- 07/08/202396,012 mi+116 mi
- 08/08/2024102,601 mi+6,589 mi
- 10/08/2024102,646 mi+45 mi
- 26/07/2025117,354 mi+14,708 mi
Average of roughly 5,955 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
LN55 YOO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (LN55 YOO) between August 2008 and July 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 26 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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