2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · OY05 XPR
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 33,069 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,069 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY05 XPR Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2023
- 33,069 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY05 XPR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (OY05 XPR) between May 2008 and October 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
OY05 XPR Mileage History
- 15/05/200818,435 mi
- 29/05/200920,203 mi+1,768 mi
- 27/05/201021,634 mi+1,431 mi
- 25/05/201122,860 mi+1,226 mi
- 25/05/201122,860 mi
- 24/05/201223,904 mi+1,044 mi
- 21/05/201325,601 mi+1,697 mi
- 21/05/201325,601 mi
- 20/05/201427,079 mi+1,478 mi
- 20/05/201427,079 mi
- 26/05/201527,976 mi+897 mi
- 26/05/201629,054 mi+1,078 mi
- 27/05/201629,056 mi+2 mi
- 25/05/201729,974 mi+918 mi
- 25/05/201830,822 mi+848 mi
- 25/05/201830,823 mi+1 mi
- 24/05/201932,074 mi+1,251 mi
- 09/06/202032,857 mi+783 mi
- 01/06/202132,839 mi-18 mi
- 01/06/202132,839 mi
- 17/06/202233,019 mi+180 mi
- 05/10/202333,069 mi+50 mi
- 05/10/202333,069 mi
Average of roughly 951 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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