2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SK55 UTE
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 98,348 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,348 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK55 UTE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 98,348 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK55 UTE 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 (SK55 UTE) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SK55 UTE Mileage History
- 25/10/202391,411 mi
- 26/10/202391,417 mi+6 mi
- 25/10/202496,905 mi+5,488 mi
- 28/10/202496,510 mi-395 mi
- 20/10/202598,348 mi+1,838 mi
Average of roughly 3,489 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Polo Mk4 (9N/9N3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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