2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SJ05 OKU
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 98,277 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,277 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ05 OKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/01/2025
- 98,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ05 OKU 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 (SJ05 OKU) between December 2021 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SJ05 OKU Mileage History
- 22/12/202189,954 mi
- 12/01/202393,994 mi+4,040 mi
- 31/01/202495,929 mi+1,935 mi
- 31/01/202495,929 mi
- 30/01/202598,277 mi+2,348 mi
Average of roughly 2,678 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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