2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · FL55 ABU
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 13/09/2005. Recorded mileage 165,108 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1400cc
FL55 ABU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 165,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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FL55 ABU Mileage History
- 04/08/2023152,622 mi
- 09/08/2023152,657 mi+35 mi
- 02/08/2024159,880 mi+7,223 mi
- 10/07/2025165,708 mi+5,828 mi
- 10/07/2025165,108 mi-600 mi
Average of roughly 6,457 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
FL55 ABU 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 (FL55 ABU) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (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: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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