2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YX55 XDC
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 117,596 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX55 XDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2024
- 117,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX55 XDC 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 (YX55 XDC) between April 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2024 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 (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
YX55 XDC Mileage History
- 06/04/2022110,753 mi
- 08/04/2022110,197 mi-556 mi
- 08/05/2023114,963 mi+4,766 mi
- 22/05/2023114,989 mi+26 mi
- 16/07/2024117,596 mi+2,607 mi
Average of roughly 3,005 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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