2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SD55 DLN
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 81,665 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,665 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD55 DLN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2022
- 81,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD55 DLN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (SD55 DLN) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Emissions not tested Engine overheating during test/cooling fan inoperative (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both worn + torn (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))”.
SD55 DLN Mileage History
- 04/08/202281,659 mi
- 12/08/202281,665 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 268 miles per year across 2 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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