2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · SY55 AHV
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 08/09/2005. Recorded mileage 115,511 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,511 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1422cc
SY55 AHV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2024
- 115,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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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SY55 AHV Mileage History
- 18/07/2022107,491 mi
- 11/07/2023111,475 mi+3,984 mi
- 17/07/2023111,474 mi-1 mi
- 01/07/2024115,511 mi+4,037 mi
Average of roughly 4,102 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SY55 AHV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (SY55 AHV) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Exhaust system insecure back box hanger (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”.
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