2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · ML05 OVD
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 78,443 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,443 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML05 OVD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 78,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML05 OVD 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 (ML05 OVD) between July 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 (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). 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 Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Lower wing holed and corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
ML05 OVD Mileage History
- 31/07/202454,676 mi
- 01/08/202570,503 mi+15,827 mi
- 04/08/202570,503 mi
- 30/07/202678,364 mi+7,861 mi
- 12/08/202678,443 mi+79 mi
Average of roughly 11,703 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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