2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LS55 NLL
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 100,038 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 Aug 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,038 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS55 NLL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2024
- 100,038 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS55 NLL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (LS55 NLL) between December 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
LS55 NLL Mileage History
- 16/12/202293,838 mi
- 19/12/202293,838 mi
- 20/12/2023100,033 mi+6,195 mi
- 16/01/2024100,038 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 5,722 miles per year across 4 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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