2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · HN55 SPU
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 93,650 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,650 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN55 SPU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 93,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HN55 SPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (HN55 SPU) between October 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
HN55 SPU Mileage History
- 21/10/200835,078 mi
- 06/08/200935,290 mi+212 mi
- 06/08/200935,290 mi
- 26/07/201037,427 mi+2,137 mi
- 06/07/201140,224 mi+2,797 mi
- 14/07/201242,313 mi+2,089 mi
- 20/07/201343,603 mi+1,290 mi
- 20/07/201343,603 mi
- 17/07/201444,595 mi+992 mi
- 30/07/201546,030 mi+1,435 mi
- 26/07/201647,033 mi+1,003 mi
- 23/07/201747,498 mi+465 mi
- 23/07/201747,498 mi
- 17/07/201847,837 mi+339 mi
- 17/07/201847,837 mi
- 17/03/202048,543 mi+706 mi
- 12/03/202149,692 mi+1,149 mi
- 12/03/202149,692 mi
- 01/06/202261,397 mi+11,705 mi
- 23/05/202370,843 mi+9,446 mi
- 22/05/202478,940 mi+8,097 mi
- 27/05/202587,740 mi+8,800 mi
- 22/05/202693,650 mi+5,910 mi
Average of roughly 3,331 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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