2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YE55 UMS
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 162,133 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,133 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE55 UMS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2023
- 162,133 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE55 UMS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (YE55 UMS) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YE55 UMS Mileage History
- 06/11/2021150,245 mi
- 06/11/2021150,245 mi
- 05/11/2022153,137 mi+2,892 mi
- 01/11/2023162,133 mi+8,996 mi
Average of roughly 5,990 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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