2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · AP05 PPU
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2005. Recorded mileage 125,645 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Norwich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/10/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16/05/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,645 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
AP05 PPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/11/2025
- 125,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 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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AP05 PPU Mileage History
- 22/09/2022112,896 mi
- 29/09/2022112,938 mi+42 mi
- 06/09/2023114,930 mi+1,992 mi
- 10/09/2024119,158 mi+4,228 mi
- 07/11/2025125,645 mi+6,487 mi
Average of roughly 4,077 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AP05 PPU 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 (AP05 PPU) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))”.
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