2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SF05 WVT
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 117,967 miles. MOT expired on 05 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,967 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF05 WVT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/01/2025
- 117,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF05 WVT 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 (SF05 WVT) between February 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Emissions unable to be completed leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 82% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
SF05 WVT Mileage History
- 06/02/2023113,880 mi
- 13/01/2025117,967 mi+4,087 mi
Average of roughly 2,111 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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