2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SB55 FSX
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 106,515 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,515 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB55 FSX Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2023
- 106,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB55 FSX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (SB55 FSX) between November 2008 and January 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
SB55 FSX Mileage History
- 12/11/200824,145 mi
- 12/11/200931,426 mi+7,281 mi
- 09/01/201137,682 mi+6,256 mi
- 29/12/201144,506 mi+6,824 mi
- 29/12/201250,397 mi+5,891 mi
- 29/12/201250,397 mi
- 08/01/201455,734 mi+5,337 mi
- 08/01/201455,734 mi
- 30/12/201461,596 mi+5,862 mi
- 07/01/201669,177 mi+7,581 mi
- 07/01/201669,177 mi
- 06/01/201777,976 mi+8,799 mi
- 05/01/201881,287 mi+3,311 mi
- 09/01/201987,043 mi+5,756 mi
- 19/12/201990,441 mi+3,398 mi
- 19/12/201990,441 mi
- 12/01/202192,173 mi+1,732 mi
- 13/01/202297,850 mi+5,677 mi
- 13/01/202297,850 mi
- 12/01/2023106,515 mi+8,665 mi
Average of roughly 5,815 miles per year across 20 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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