2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · PJ05 LML
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 96,529 miles. MOT expired on 24 Apr 2016. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Apr 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ05 LML Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2015
- 96,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ05 LML MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (PJ05 LML) between April 2008 and April 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
PJ05 LML Mileage History
- 16/04/200836,712 mi
- 18/05/200948,295 mi+11,583 mi
- 27/05/200948,329 mi+34 mi
- 14/04/201057,419 mi+9,090 mi
- 18/04/201166,529 mi+9,110 mi
- 19/04/201166,530 mi+1 mi
- 16/04/201270,896 mi+4,366 mi
- 17/04/201373,478 mi+2,582 mi
- 18/04/201373,478 mi
- 25/04/201487,694 mi+14,216 mi
- 25/04/201487,694 mi
- 27/03/201596,529 mi+8,835 mi
- 02/04/201596,529 mi
Average of roughly 8,594 miles per year across 13 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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