2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SO05 LLE
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 64,520 miles. MOT expired on 23 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO05 LLE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/05/2023
- 64,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO05 LLE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (SO05 LLE) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (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 Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))”.
SO05 LLE Mileage History
- 24/05/202252,691 mi
- 25/05/202252,691 mi
- 19/05/202364,520 mi+11,829 mi
Average of roughly 12,005 miles per year across 3 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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