2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RF55 LCM
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 127,027 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF55 LCM Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2023
- 127,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF55 LCM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (RF55 LCM) between September 2008 and March 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2023 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 (27 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
RF55 LCM Mileage History
- 18/09/200845,847 mi
- 16/09/200953,182 mi+7,335 mi
- 15/09/201058,402 mi+5,220 mi
- 09/09/201165,114 mi+6,712 mi
- 08/09/201270,992 mi+5,878 mi
- 09/09/201377,554 mi+6,562 mi
- 17/06/201481,201 mi+3,647 mi
- 15/06/201587,290 mi+6,089 mi
- 15/06/201587,291 mi+1 mi
- 02/06/201699,698 mi+12,407 mi
- 25/02/2017105,101 mi+5,403 mi
- 01/03/2017105,107 mi+6 mi
- 17/02/2018109,423 mi+4,316 mi
- 17/02/2018109,423 mi
- 15/02/2019112,658 mi+3,235 mi
- 15/02/2019112,658 mi
- 10/02/2020116,732 mi+4,074 mi
- 13/02/2020116,785 mi+53 mi
- 17/03/2021124,146 mi+7,361 mi
- 03/03/2022125,694 mi+1,548 mi
- 28/02/2023127,018 mi+1,324 mi
- 28/03/2023127,027 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 5,590 miles per year across 22 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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