2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · AJ05 ACV
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 77,222 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ05 ACV Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 77,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ05 ACV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (AJ05 ACV) between May 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
AJ05 ACV Mileage History
- 14/05/200812,604 mi
- 20/02/200914,112 mi+1,508 mi
- 01/03/201016,422 mi+2,310 mi
- 16/02/201118,577 mi+2,155 mi
- 22/02/201220,471 mi+1,894 mi
- 20/02/201323,019 mi+2,548 mi
- 27/02/201425,620 mi+2,601 mi
- 23/02/201528,060 mi+2,440 mi
- 10/03/201528,114 mi+54 mi
- 08/04/201633,388 mi+5,274 mi
- 09/04/201633,454 mi+66 mi
- 12/04/201739,888 mi+6,434 mi
- 12/04/201739,890 mi+2 mi
- 10/04/201845,015 mi+5,125 mi
- 11/04/201950,187 mi+5,172 mi
- 12/04/201950,188 mi+1 mi
- 06/10/202056,710 mi+6,522 mi
- 07/10/202056,711 mi+1 mi
- 04/10/202161,108 mi+4,397 mi
- 04/10/202161,109 mi+1 mi
- 03/11/202265,468 mi+4,359 mi
- 03/11/202265,469 mi+1 mi
- 01/11/202369,742 mi+4,273 mi
- 01/11/202369,743 mi+1 mi
- 09/01/202572,202 mi+2,459 mi
- 09/01/202572,202 mi
- 23/04/202677,222 mi+5,020 mi
- 23/04/202677,222 mi
Average of roughly 3,602 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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