2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YD55 LSY
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 81,852 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/01/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,852 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
YD55 LSY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2025
- 81,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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YD55 LSY Mileage History
- 09/01/202364,445 mi
- 18/12/202374,124 mi+9,679 mi
- 12/01/202474,135 mi+11 mi
- 16/01/202581,852 mi+7,717 mi
- 16/01/202581,852 mi
Average of roughly 8,614 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YD55 LSY 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 (YD55 LSY) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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