2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · WG55 UME
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 09 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 65,178 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG55 UME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 65,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG55 UME 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 (WG55 UME) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
WG55 UME Mileage History
- 22/08/202355,514 mi
- 28/08/202457,052 mi+1,538 mi
- 19/08/202560,261 mi+3,209 mi
- 13/08/202665,171 mi+4,910 mi
- 21/08/202665,178 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 3,223 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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