2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · AP05 PPV
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2005. Recorded mileage 181,979 miles. MOT valid until 21/10/2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Norwich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/10/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1400cc
AP05 PPV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 181,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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 PPV Mileage History
- 05/10/2023164,868 mi
- 06/10/2023164,872 mi+4 mi
- 01/10/2024169,072 mi+4,200 mi
- 15/10/2025181,869 mi+12,797 mi
- 23/10/2025181,979 mi+110 mi
Average of roughly 8,346 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AP05 PPV 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 PPV) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o”.
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