2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · DV05 FXT
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 12/04/2005. Recorded mileage 147,697 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,697 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1422cc
DV05 FXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2025
- 147,697 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DV05 FXT Mileage History
- 24/05/2022134,760 mi
- 23/06/2023136,047 mi+1,287 mi
- 22/06/2024143,287 mi+7,240 mi
- 27/06/2024143,291 mi+4 mi
- 24/06/2025147,697 mi+4,406 mi
Average of roughly 4,192 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DV05 FXT 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 (DV05 FXT) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Outer Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill (6.1”; “Offside Outer Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill (6.1.”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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