2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SB55 ZXR
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19/12/2005. Recorded mileage 85,506 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/12/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27/01/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,506 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
SB55 ZXR Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2014
- 85,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 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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SB55 ZXR Mileage History
- 09/12/200830,384 mi
- 09/12/200830,384 mi
- 03/12/200943,795 mi+13,411 mi
- 14/12/201054,029 mi+10,234 mi
- 14/12/201164,723 mi+10,694 mi
- 06/12/201273,811 mi+9,088 mi
- 06/12/201273,811 mi
- 05/12/201382,083 mi+8,272 mi
- 01/12/201485,505 mi+3,422 mi
- 01/12/201485,506 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,223 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
SB55 ZXR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (SB55 ZXR) between December 2008 and December 2014.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
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