2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SA05 RLV
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 108,074 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/03/2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,074 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1198cc
SA05 RLV Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/02/2018
- 108,074 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SA05 RLV Mileage History
- 03/03/200832,537 mi
- 04/03/200947,117 mi+14,580 mi
- 04/03/200947,117 mi
- 09/03/201058,439 mi+11,322 mi
- 07/03/201167,922 mi+9,483 mi
- 12/03/201276,512 mi+8,590 mi
- 13/03/201276,512 mi
- 21/02/201384,323 mi+7,811 mi
- 27/02/201492,521 mi+8,198 mi
- 01/03/201492,521 mi
- 24/02/201599,350 mi+6,829 mi
- 23/02/2016103,358 mi+4,008 mi
- 25/02/2016103,378 mi+20 mi
- 23/02/2017105,702 mi+2,324 mi
- 23/02/2017105,702 mi
- 20/02/2018108,074 mi+2,372 mi
Average of roughly 7,578 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
SA05 RLV 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 (SA05 RLV) between March 2008 and February 2018.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2018 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)”.
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