2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · CA05 BBU
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16 May 2005. Recorded mileage 236,426 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 236,426 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA05 BBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
- 236,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA05 BBU 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 (CA05 BBU) between August 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 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: Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”.
CA05 BBU Mileage History
- 17/08/2022221,960 mi
- 17/08/2022221,961 mi+1 mi
- 05/12/2023228,248 mi+6,287 mi
- 17/06/2025236,425 mi+8,177 mi
- 20/06/2025236,426 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,089 miles per year across 5 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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