2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · AJ55 RTZ
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05/12/2005. Recorded mileage 123,446 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1400cc
AJ55 RTZ Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 123,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
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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AJ55 RTZ Mileage History
- 27/11/200811,574 mi
- 14/12/200915,146 mi+3,572 mi
- 09/12/201017,254 mi+2,108 mi
- 29/11/201119,929 mi+2,675 mi
- 11/12/201221,924 mi+1,995 mi
- 03/12/201323,999 mi+2,075 mi
- 04/12/201425,491 mi+1,492 mi
- 11/09/201527,977 mi+2,486 mi
- 16/09/201633,176 mi+5,199 mi
- 14/09/201739,112 mi+5,936 mi
- 14/09/201739,112 mi
- 15/09/201845,410 mi+6,298 mi
- 15/09/201845,410 mi
- 30/08/201951,752 mi+6,342 mi
- 02/09/201951,821 mi+69 mi
- 29/08/202058,555 mi+6,734 mi
- 07/09/202058,698 mi+143 mi
- 14/09/202168,655 mi+9,957 mi
- 14/09/202168,655 mi
- 13/09/202278,250 mi+9,595 mi
- 14/09/202278,288 mi+38 mi
- 20/09/202387,584 mi+9,296 mi
- 20/09/202387,585 mi+1 mi
- 14/08/202496,471 mi+8,886 mi
- 06/08/2025123,446 mi+26,975 mi
Average of roughly 6,703 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
AJ55 RTZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (AJ55 RTZ) between November 2008 and August 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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