2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · XM55 ACE
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 98,779 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,779 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XM55 ACE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 98,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XM55 ACE 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 (XM55 ACE) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 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: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
XM55 ACE Mileage History
- 13/07/202378,361 mi
- 09/07/202482,245 mi+3,884 mi
- 09/07/202482,245 mi
- 27/06/202585,955 mi+3,710 mi
- 16/07/202698,779 mi+12,824 mi
Average of roughly 6,787 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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