2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SA05 MZX
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 86,592 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,592 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA05 MZX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2023
- 86,592 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA05 MZX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (SA05 MZX) between March 2008 and July 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 26 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of ”.
SA05 MZX Mileage History
- 11/03/200820,978 mi
- 23/04/200929,708 mi+8,730 mi
- 23/04/200929,708 mi
- 14/04/201038,736 mi+9,028 mi
- 14/04/201038,736 mi
- 19/04/201146,262 mi+7,526 mi
- 20/04/201146,269 mi+7 mi
- 20/04/201252,895 mi+6,626 mi
- 20/04/201252,895 mi
- 16/04/201355,120 mi+2,225 mi
- 17/04/201355,124 mi+4 mi
- 24/02/201457,930 mi+2,806 mi
- 24/02/201457,930 mi
- 16/04/201560,411 mi+2,481 mi
- 11/04/201663,335 mi+2,924 mi
- 11/04/201663,336 mi+1 mi
- 11/04/201767,120 mi+3,784 mi
- 26/03/201871,853 mi+4,733 mi
- 06/04/201976,291 mi+4,438 mi
- 06/08/202079,377 mi+3,086 mi
- 02/08/202179,575 mi+198 mi
- 30/07/202281,180 mi+1,605 mi
- 30/07/202281,182 mi+2 mi
- 26/07/202386,592 mi+5,410 mi
Average of roughly 4,268 miles per year across 24 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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