2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · W12 OGT
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22/12/2005. Recorded mileage 90,013 miles. MOT valid until 09/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,013 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
W12 OGT Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 90,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 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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W12 OGT Mileage History
- 24/11/200814,181 mi
- 18/11/200917,937 mi+3,756 mi
- 15/11/201020,735 mi+2,798 mi
- 16/11/201020,746 mi+11 mi
- 16/11/201123,815 mi+3,069 mi
- 15/11/201225,437 mi+1,622 mi
- 11/11/20130 mi-25,437 mi
- 14/11/201427,607 mi+27,607 mi
- 05/10/201529,824 mi+2,217 mi
- 04/10/201636,819 mi+6,995 mi
- 27/09/201750,706 mi+13,887 mi
- 24/09/201864,318 mi+13,612 mi
- 25/09/201974,679 mi+10,361 mi
- 19/11/202077,888 mi+3,209 mi
- 20/11/202077,889 mi+1 mi
- 30/11/202180,349 mi+2,460 mi
- 23/06/202387,706 mi+7,357 mi
- 02/08/202387,715 mi+9 mi
- 08/08/202387,715 mi
- 01/09/202588,841 mi+1,126 mi
- 02/09/202588,841 mi
- 10/09/202690,013 mi+1,172 mi
- 11/09/202690,013 mi
Average of roughly 4,261 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
W12 OGT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (W12 OGT) between November 2008 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side of the front (5.3.4 (”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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