2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AJ55 CWZ
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 07 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 117,474 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,474 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ55 CWZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/01/2023
- 117,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ55 CWZ 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 (AJ55 CWZ) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AJ55 CWZ Mileage History
- 11/01/2022113,060 mi
- 13/01/2022113,065 mi+5 mi
- 07/01/2023117,473 mi+4,408 mi
- 11/01/2023117,474 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,418 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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