2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · DG05 WLR
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 155,028 miles. MOT expired on 20 Apr 2017.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Apr 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Mar 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG05 WLR Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2016
- 155,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG05 WLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (DG05 WLR) between March 2008 and April 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2016 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 (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
DG05 WLR Mileage History
- 14/03/200859,372 mi
- 19/03/200859,551 mi+179 mi
- 13/02/200974,316 mi+14,765 mi
- 22/02/2010101,681 mi+27,365 mi
- 22/02/2010101,681 mi
- 16/02/2011119,585 mi+17,904 mi
- 13/03/2012126,809 mi+7,224 mi
- 03/04/2013136,263 mi+9,454 mi
- 03/04/2014141,840 mi+5,577 mi
- 21/04/2015148,734 mi+6,894 mi
- 16/04/2016155,028 mi+6,294 mi
Average of roughly 11,824 miles per year across 11 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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