2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SO55 TFZ
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17/12/2005. Recorded mileage 88,931 miles. MOT valid until 11/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,931 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1198cc
SO55 TFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 88,931 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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SO55 TFZ Mileage History
- 28/06/202362,611 mi
- 21/06/202465,643 mi+3,032 mi
- 25/07/202574,837 mi+9,194 mi
- 04/08/202688,753 mi+13,916 mi
- 13/08/202688,931 mi+178 mi
Average of roughly 8,416 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SO55 TFZ 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 (SO55 TFZ) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER C”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect OFFSIDE NO PATTERN DUE TO STATE OF LENS (4.1.2 (c))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NEARSIDE NO PATTERN DUE TO STATE OF LENS (4.1.2 (c))”.
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