2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SL05 LNN
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 112,268 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,268 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL05 LNN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2023
- 112,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SL05 LNN Mileage History
- 06/09/2022109,534 mi
- 06/09/2022109,534 mi
- 06/09/2023112,268 mi+2,734 mi
- 06/09/2023112,268 mi
Average of roughly 2,734 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SL05 LNN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (SL05 LNN) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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