2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · YT05 ESG
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 62,440 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,440 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YT05 ESG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
- 62,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YT05 ESG Mileage History
- 07/08/202357,139 mi
- 09/08/202357,148 mi+9 mi
- 27/08/202460,407 mi+3,259 mi
- 29/08/202460,415 mi+8 mi
- 31/07/202562,440 mi+2,025 mi
Average of roughly 2,674 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YT05 ESG 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 (YT05 ESG) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2025 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: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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