2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · PJ05 HME
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 102,378 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ05 HME Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 102,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ05 HME MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (PJ05 HME) between April 2008 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (24 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
PJ05 HME Mileage History
- 29/04/200817,388 mi
- 27/04/200921,451 mi+4,063 mi
- 28/04/201027,512 mi+6,061 mi
- 21/04/201134,406 mi+6,894 mi
- 18/04/201241,201 mi+6,795 mi
- 23/04/201347,805 mi+6,604 mi
- 30/04/201453,662 mi+5,857 mi
- 24/04/201557,727 mi+4,065 mi
- 22/04/201661,605 mi+3,878 mi
- 22/04/201661,605 mi
- 24/04/201764,163 mi+2,558 mi
- 24/04/201764,163 mi
- 13/04/201864,832 mi+669 mi
- 15/06/201865,100 mi+268 mi
- 19/06/201969,022 mi+3,922 mi
- 19/06/201969,023 mi+1 mi
- 13/11/202075,264 mi+6,241 mi
- 24/11/202075,273 mi+9 mi
- 22/11/202181,246 mi+5,973 mi
- 26/11/202181,256 mi+10 mi
- 23/11/202287,157 mi+5,901 mi
- 29/11/202287,157 mi
- 23/11/202390,763 mi+3,606 mi
- 24/11/202390,767 mi+4 mi
- 27/11/202492,205 mi+1,438 mi
- 28/11/202492,205 mi
- 18/11/2025102,378 mi+10,173 mi
- 18/11/2025102,378 mi
Average of roughly 4,841 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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