2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SO05 WOU
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 148,675 miles. MOT expired on 03 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,675 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO05 WOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2025
- 148,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO05 WOU 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 (SO05 WOU) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 May 2025 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 (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
SO05 WOU Mileage History
- 04/05/2023114,029 mi
- 01/05/2024139,410 mi+25,381 mi
- 01/05/2024139,411 mi+1 mi
- 03/05/2025148,675 mi+9,264 mi
- 03/05/2025148,675 mi
Average of roughly 17,335 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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