2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RJ55 PVO
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 123,017 miles. MOT expired on 01 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,017 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ55 PVO Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2022
- 123,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ55 PVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (RJ55 PVO) between November 2008 and February 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
RJ55 PVO Mileage History
- 29/11/200818,144 mi
- 23/12/200923,183 mi+5,039 mi
- 08/12/201028,447 mi+5,264 mi
- 06/12/201137,717 mi+9,270 mi
- 03/12/201246,756 mi+9,039 mi
- 26/11/201353,753 mi+6,997 mi
- 02/12/201464,545 mi+10,792 mi
- 18/12/201573,066 mi+8,521 mi
- 01/12/201679,511 mi+6,445 mi
- 01/12/201679,511 mi
- 18/12/201784,760 mi+5,249 mi
- 24/06/2019100,845 mi+16,085 mi
- 24/06/2019100,845 mi
- 06/01/2021115,976 mi+15,131 mi
- 28/01/2022123,016 mi+7,040 mi
- 02/02/2022123,017 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,958 miles per year across 16 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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