2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · CE05 YRS
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 127,283 miles. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,283 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE05 YRS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2026
- 127,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE05 YRS 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 (CE05 YRS) between September 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2026 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: Tyres (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
CE05 YRS Mileage History
- 05/09/2024116,170 mi
- 02/09/2025124,108 mi+7,938 mi
- 08/09/2025124,238 mi+130 mi
- 07/10/2026127,283 mi+3,045 mi
- 08/10/2026127,283 mi
Average of roughly 5,322 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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