2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SA05 UEW
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21/03/2005. Recorded mileage 96,053 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,053 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 UEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2024
- 96,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 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 UEW Mileage History
- 04/01/202281,775 mi
- 05/01/202281,775 mi
- 02/02/202388,806 mi+7,031 mi
- 14/05/202496,050 mi+7,244 mi
- 14/05/202496,053 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,056 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SA05 UEW 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 (SA05 UEW) between January 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”; “Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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