2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YR54 YUJ
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 98,241 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR54 YUJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 98,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR54 YUJ 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 (YR54 YUJ) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YR54 YUJ Mileage History
- 17/10/202387,175 mi
- 10/10/202493,180 mi+6,005 mi
- 14/10/202493,271 mi+91 mi
- 27/09/202597,936 mi+4,665 mi
- 13/10/202598,241 mi+305 mi
Average of roughly 5,561 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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