2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · YX55 YHO
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24/09/2005. Recorded mileage 117,487 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,487 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1400cc
YX55 YHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 117,487 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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YX55 YHO Mileage History
- 17/08/2023107,606 mi
- 24/08/2024109,535 mi+1,929 mi
- 24/08/2024109,535 mi
- 15/08/2025117,478 mi+7,943 mi
- 15/08/2025117,487 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 4,949 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YX55 YHO 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 YHO) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 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: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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