2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · CP05 ESO
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 May 2005. Recorded mileage 283,038 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 283,038 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CP05 ESO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
- 283,038 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.
CP05 ESO 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 (CP05 ESO) between June 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
CP05 ESO Mileage History
- 07/06/2023261,081 mi
- 06/06/2024272,311 mi+11,230 mi
- 08/06/2024272,316 mi+5 mi
- 14/05/2025283,038 mi+10,722 mi
- 14/05/2025283,038 mi
Average of roughly 11,343 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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