2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · DN05 VME
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 92,081 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,081 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN05 VME Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2023
- 92,081 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN05 VME MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (DN05 VME) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2023 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: Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
DN05 VME Mileage History
- 31/03/202280,623 mi
- 01/04/202280,625 mi+2 mi
- 24/03/202392,080 mi+11,455 mi
- 24/03/202392,081 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 11,680 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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