2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RJ55 DYF
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 53,674 miles. MOT expired on 03 Dec 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,674 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
RJ55 DYF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2024
- 53,674 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RJ55 DYF Mileage History
- 24/11/202150,972 mi
- 18/11/202252,346 mi+1,374 mi
- 04/12/202353,429 mi+1,083 mi
- 04/12/202353,429 mi
- 03/12/202453,674 mi+245 mi
Average of roughly 893 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RJ55 DYF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (RJ55 DYF) between November 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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