2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LR05 DYA
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 73,997 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,997 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR05 DYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 73,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR05 DYA 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 (LR05 DYA) between October 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
LR05 DYA Mileage History
- 08/10/202253,468 mi
- 06/10/202361,267 mi+7,799 mi
- 28/04/202566,901 mi+5,634 mi
- 01/05/202566,907 mi+6 mi
- 23/04/202673,997 mi+7,090 mi
Average of roughly 5,799 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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