2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LS05 EEW
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 107,421 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,421 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS05 EEW Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 107,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS05 EEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (LS05 EEW) between April 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LS05 EEW Mileage History
- 18/04/200814,808 mi
- 21/04/200920,727 mi+5,919 mi
- 27/04/201027,493 mi+6,766 mi
- 04/05/201131,940 mi+4,447 mi
- 24/04/201235,825 mi+3,885 mi
- 02/05/201338,771 mi+2,946 mi
- 01/05/201443,068 mi+4,297 mi
- 06/05/201443,068 mi
- 05/05/201546,123 mi+3,055 mi
- 05/04/201648,401 mi+2,278 mi
- 06/04/201648,401 mi
- 12/04/201751,100 mi+2,699 mi
- 17/04/201862,822 mi+11,722 mi
- 25/04/201863,274 mi+452 mi
- 03/05/201973,985 mi+10,711 mi
- 24/02/202180,928 mi+6,943 mi
- 22/02/202284,318 mi+3,390 mi
- 22/02/202284,318 mi
- 20/02/202388,349 mi+4,031 mi
- 19/02/202493,068 mi+4,719 mi
- 20/02/202493,068 mi
- 04/02/202599,941 mi+6,873 mi
- 30/01/2026107,332 mi+7,391 mi
- 12/02/2026107,421 mi+89 mi
Average of roughly 5,197 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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