2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SY55 OSX
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 72,401 miles. MOT valid until 29/10/2026. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,401 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
SY55 OSX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 72,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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SY55 OSX Mileage History
- 26/10/202245,383 mi
- 10/10/202349,309 mi+3,926 mi
- 28/10/202458,830 mi+9,521 mi
- 28/10/202458,830 mi
- 30/10/202572,401 mi+13,571 mi
Average of roughly 8,972 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SY55 OSX 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 (SY55 OSX) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 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: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). 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: “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
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