2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YF55 DYB
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 98,959 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YF55 DYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 98,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YF55 DYB Mileage History
- 09/04/202492,671 mi
- 02/04/202596,679 mi+4,008 mi
- 03/04/202596,679 mi
- 08/04/202698,958 mi+2,279 mi
- 07/05/202698,959 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,030 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YF55 DYB 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 (YF55 DYB) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 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: Brakes (12 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))”; “Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))”.
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