2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SW05 LRV
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 122,066 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,066 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW05 LRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2025
- 122,066 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: Below Average
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SW05 LRV Mileage History
- 26/04/2022100,467 mi
- 11/05/2023107,119 mi+6,652 mi
- 29/07/2023107,200 mi+81 mi
- 20/07/2024112,790 mi+5,590 mi
- 12/07/2025122,066 mi+9,276 mi
Average of roughly 6,726 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW05 LRV 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 (SW05 LRV) between April 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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