2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · DA55 DFK
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 70,694 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,694 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA55 DFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/10/2026
- 70,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA55 DFK 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 (DA55 DFK) between April 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Front Headlamp lens seriously defective N/S + O/S (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S+O/S (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
DA55 DFK Mileage History
- 23/04/202460,457 mi
- 14/10/202463,154 mi+2,697 mi
- 21/10/202566,149 mi+2,995 mi
- 22/10/202566,149 mi
- 15/10/202670,694 mi+4,545 mi
Average of roughly 4,131 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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