2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · NU05 UMA
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 101,577 miles. MOT expired on 04 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,577 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NU05 UMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/04/2026
- 101,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NU05 UMA 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 (NU05 UMA) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
NU05 UMA Mileage History
- 27/04/202393,835 mi
- 18/04/202497,379 mi+3,544 mi
- 14/04/202599,719 mi+2,340 mi
- 22/04/202599,720 mi+1 mi
- 08/04/2026101,577 mi+1,857 mi
Average of roughly 2,625 miles per year across 5 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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