2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · OY05 WLX
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 132,484 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY05 WLX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 132,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY05 WLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (OY05 WLX) between March 2008 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
OY05 WLX Mileage History
- 10/03/200820,149 mi
- 04/03/200923,656 mi+3,507 mi
- 17/03/201027,533 mi+3,877 mi
- 06/06/201132,920 mi+5,387 mi
- 28/05/201249,163 mi+16,243 mi
- 17/05/201360,881 mi+11,718 mi
- 18/05/201360,881 mi
- 06/06/201473,484 mi+12,603 mi
- 02/06/201580,021 mi+6,537 mi
- 08/06/201686,040 mi+6,019 mi
- 14/11/2017100,405 mi+14,365 mi
- 13/11/2018111,965 mi+11,560 mi
- 19/11/2018111,982 mi+17 mi
- 20/11/2018111,984 mi+2 mi
- 19/11/2019120,384 mi+8,400 mi
- 12/11/2020125,021 mi+4,637 mi
- 12/11/2021128,299 mi+3,278 mi
- 13/11/2021128,299 mi
- 25/11/2022128,560 mi+261 mi
- 25/11/2022128,560 mi
- 23/11/2023130,299 mi+1,739 mi
- 18/11/2024131,699 mi+1,400 mi
- 14/11/2025132,484 mi+785 mi
- 14/11/2025132,484 mi
Average of roughly 6,354 miles per year across 24 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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