2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · DY55 HLC
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 74,312 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1400cc
DY55 HLC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2025
- 74,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DY55 HLC Mileage History
- 21/08/202362,173 mi
- 15/08/202463,191 mi+1,018 mi
- 19/08/202463,192 mi+1 mi
- 21/08/202574,312 mi+11,120 mi
- 23/08/202574,312 mi
Average of roughly 6,050 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DY55 HLC 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 (DY55 HLC) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2025 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 (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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