2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LS55 NFP
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 120,188 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Jan 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,188 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS55 NFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2024
- 120,188 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS55 NFP 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 (LS55 NFP) between November 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 September 2024 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 (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
LS55 NFP Mileage History
- 15/11/2021161,887 mi
- 26/09/2022164,989 mi+3,102 mi
- 27/09/2022164,999 mi+10 mi
- 25/09/2023179,858 mi+14,859 mi
- 25/09/2024120,188 mi-59,670 mi
Average of roughly -14,573 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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