2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MK55 VML
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 03/09/2005. Recorded mileage 94,347 miles. MOT valid until 03/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1198cc
MK55 VML Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 94,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MK55 VML Mileage History
- 12/08/202491,050 mi
- 13/08/202592,655 mi+1,605 mi
- 13/08/202592,656 mi+1 mi
- 10/08/202694,345 mi+1,689 mi
- 12/08/202694,347 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,650 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MK55 VML 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 (MK55 VML) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 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: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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