2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YH05 HDO
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 83,879 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,879 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH05 HDO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/03/2026
- 83,879 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH05 HDO 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 (YH05 HDO) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.78 (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases damaged (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush MOUNTING (5.3.2 (c))”.
YH05 HDO Mileage History
- 14/03/202278,321 mi
- 21/03/202378,821 mi+500 mi
- 28/03/202480,205 mi+1,384 mi
- 25/03/202582,206 mi+2,001 mi
- 24/03/202683,879 mi+1,673 mi
Average of roughly 1,380 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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