2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YM05 OFD
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 05/08/2005. Recorded mileage 85,023 miles. MOT valid until 21/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,023 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
YM05 OFD Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 85,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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YM05 OFD Mileage History
- 24/07/200824,919 mi
- 24/07/200824,919 mi
- 13/07/200930,413 mi+5,494 mi
- 14/07/201035,109 mi+4,696 mi
- 15/07/201139,322 mi+4,213 mi
- 10/07/201243,602 mi+4,280 mi
- 10/07/201243,602 mi
- 18/07/201347,658 mi+4,056 mi
- 10/07/201450,834 mi+3,176 mi
- 10/07/201450,834 mi
- 16/07/201554,927 mi+4,093 mi
- 14/07/201657,611 mi+2,684 mi
- 14/07/201657,611 mi
- 11/07/201761,445 mi+3,834 mi
- 16/07/201864,623 mi+3,178 mi
- 10/07/201967,414 mi+2,791 mi
- 22/07/202069,497 mi+2,083 mi
- 14/07/202170,484 mi+987 mi
- 22/03/202271,608 mi+1,124 mi
- 06/03/202377,646 mi+6,038 mi
- 06/03/202377,646 mi
- 18/03/202481,582 mi+3,936 mi
- 06/03/202584,369 mi+2,787 mi
- 02/03/202685,010 mi+641 mi
- 10/03/202685,023 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 3,410 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
YM05 OFD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (YM05 OFD) between July 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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