2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · BL54 EWN
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 11 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 143,273 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BL54 EWN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2024
- 143,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BL54 EWN Mileage History
- 17/11/2022109,401 mi
- 15/11/2023126,814 mi+17,413 mi
- 15/10/2024143,221 mi+16,407 mi
- 16/10/2024143,273 mi+52 mi
Average of roughly 17,705 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
BL54 EWN 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 (BL54 EWN) between November 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2024 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: Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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