2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · CA54 UWZ
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 73,993 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,993 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA54 UWZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 73,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA54 UWZ 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 (CA54 UWZ) between January 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
CA54 UWZ Mileage History
- 11/01/202368,669 mi
- 19/01/202368,679 mi+10 mi
- 25/06/202469,907 mi+1,228 mi
- 09/08/202469,910 mi+3 mi
- 18/08/202573,993 mi+4,083 mi
Average of roughly 2,046 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Polo Mk4 (9N/9N3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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