2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LR55 GUK
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 88,664 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,664 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR55 GUK Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 88,664 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR55 GUK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (LR55 GUK) between August 2008 and August 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LR55 GUK Mileage History
- 14/08/200813,456 mi
- 14/08/200813,456 mi
- 04/08/200917,622 mi+4,166 mi
- 17/08/201024,756 mi+7,134 mi
- 17/08/201024,756 mi
- 24/08/201134,889 mi+10,133 mi
- 24/08/201134,889 mi
- 17/09/201240,383 mi+5,494 mi
- 14/03/201446,210 mi+5,827 mi
- 12/03/201552,712 mi+6,502 mi
- 25/04/201659,906 mi+7,194 mi
- 05/05/201769,340 mi+9,434 mi
- 05/05/201769,340 mi
- 01/05/201870,870 mi+1,530 mi
- 17/04/201975,011 mi+4,141 mi
- 17/04/201975,011 mi
- 02/11/202077,546 mi+2,535 mi
- 04/11/202077,546 mi
- 04/11/202180,338 mi+2,792 mi
- 16/11/202283,171 mi+2,833 mi
- 16/11/202283,171 mi
- 14/12/202387,513 mi+4,342 mi
- 07/08/202588,664 mi+1,151 mi
Average of roughly 4,429 miles per year across 23 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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