2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · AP54 LXC
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21/01/2005. Recorded mileage 130,092 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,092 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1390cc
AP54 LXC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/06/2025
- 130,092 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 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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AP54 LXC Mileage History
- 07/06/2022112,709 mi
- 08/06/2023120,310 mi+7,601 mi
- 28/05/2024125,616 mi+5,306 mi
- 17/06/2025130,092 mi+4,476 mi
Average of roughly 5,740 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
AP54 LXC 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 (AP54 LXC) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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