2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · AX05 VYP
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 140,871 miles. MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AX05 VYP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2025
- 140,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX05 VYP 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 (AX05 VYP) between January 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
AX05 VYP Mileage History
- 31/01/2022135,143 mi
- 02/02/2022135,161 mi+18 mi
- 24/08/2023138,159 mi+2,998 mi
- 26/02/2025140,871 mi+2,712 mi
Average of roughly 1,864 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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