2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SO55 UFE
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 07/12/2005. Recorded mileage 170,325 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,325 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 UFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/07/2026
- 170,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SO55 UFE Mileage History
- 19/06/2024162,977 mi
- 24/06/2024163,053 mi+76 mi
- 18/06/2025165,553 mi+2,500 mi
- 23/06/2025165,568 mi+15 mi
- 01/07/2026170,325 mi+4,757 mi
Average of roughly 3,617 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SO55 UFE 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 UFE) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))”; “Emissions unable to be completed Engine overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))”.
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