2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SM05 GSO
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 68,147 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SM05 GSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 68,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SM05 GSO Mileage History
- 20/06/202232,661 mi
- 20/06/202232,661 mi
- 19/06/202344,212 mi+11,551 mi
- 20/06/202459,361 mi+15,149 mi
- 13/10/202568,147 mi+8,786 mi
Average of roughly 10,701 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM05 GSO 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 (SM05 GSO) between June 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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