2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YF54 VMX
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 11 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 148,141 miles. MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF54 VMX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2024
- 148,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF54 VMX 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 (YF54 VMX) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 2024 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YF54 VMX Mileage History
- 29/03/2022125,072 mi
- 24/03/2023135,918 mi+10,846 mi
- 29/03/2023136,375 mi+457 mi
- 19/03/2024148,141 mi+11,766 mi
Average of roughly 11,689 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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