2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · AE55 XGK
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 88,574 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,574 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AE55 XGK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 88,574 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AE55 XGK Mileage History
- 10/10/202269,559 mi
- 10/10/202374,536 mi+4,977 mi
- 27/09/202482,440 mi+7,904 mi
- 27/09/202482,440 mi
- 13/10/202588,574 mi+6,134 mi
Average of roughly 6,319 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AE55 XGK 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 (AE55 XGK) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 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 (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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