2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · NH05 OAD
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12/08/2005. Recorded mileage 130,801 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,801 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
NH05 OAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2025
- 130,801 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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NH05 OAD Mileage History
- 14/05/2024129,611 mi
- 14/05/2024129,611 mi
- 04/06/2025130,790 mi+1,179 mi
- 06/06/2025130,790 mi
- 09/06/2025130,801 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 1,111 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NH05 OAD 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 (NH05 OAD) between May 2024 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 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: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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