2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YR05 UKN
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 May 2005. Recorded mileage 128,025 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,025 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR05 UKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2023
- 128,025 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR05 UKN 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 (YR05 UKN) between September 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
YR05 UKN Mileage History
- 22/09/2022123,987 mi
- 23/09/2022123,987 mi
- 28/09/2023128,006 mi+4,019 mi
- 05/10/2023128,025 mi+19 mi
- 06/10/2023128,025 mi
Average of roughly 3,890 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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