2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SB55 CWG
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 111,242 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SB55 CWG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 111,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SB55 CWG Mileage History
- 22/09/2023104,855 mi
- 19/09/2024108,708 mi+3,853 mi
- 19/09/2024108,708 mi
- 04/09/2025111,242 mi+2,534 mi
- 04/09/2025111,242 mi
Average of roughly 3,271 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SB55 CWG 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 (SB55 CWG) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 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: Suspension (23 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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