2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SA05 WFC
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 88,776 miles. MOT valid until 09 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,776 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA05 WFC Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 88,776 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA05 WFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (SA05 WFC) between March 2008 and December 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (25 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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 Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
SA05 WFC Mileage History
- 11/03/200823,454 mi
- 11/03/200823,454 mi
- 09/03/200929,326 mi+5,872 mi
- 18/03/200929,448 mi+122 mi
- 09/03/201034,862 mi+5,414 mi
- 01/03/201140,939 mi+6,077 mi
- 01/03/201140,939 mi
- 23/02/201244,414 mi+3,475 mi
- 23/02/201244,414 mi
- 26/02/201349,978 mi+5,564 mi
- 25/02/201451,555 mi+1,577 mi
- 25/02/201553,656 mi+2,101 mi
- 26/02/201553,656 mi
- 23/02/201655,299 mi+1,643 mi
- 23/02/201655,299 mi
- 01/03/201757,248 mi+1,949 mi
- 02/03/201757,248 mi
- 15/11/201758,200 mi+952 mi
- 17/11/201758,200 mi
- 12/11/201861,955 mi+3,755 mi
- 12/11/201861,955 mi
- 14/11/201965,658 mi+3,703 mi
- 16/11/202068,157 mi+2,499 mi
- 28/11/202068,157 mi
- 25/11/202170,685 mi+2,528 mi
- 07/12/202170,705 mi+20 mi
- 05/12/202274,555 mi+3,850 mi
- 05/12/202274,555 mi
- 07/11/202379,145 mi+4,590 mi
- 04/12/202483,788 mi+4,643 mi
- 05/12/202588,773 mi+4,985 mi
- 10/12/202588,776 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,680 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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