2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · EA55 VAY
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 142,066 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,066 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
EA55 VAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/06/2024
- 142,066 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA55 VAY 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 (EA55 VAY) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
EA55 VAY Mileage History
- 13/06/2022132,202 mi
- 13/06/2022132,202 mi
- 12/06/2023137,881 mi+5,679 mi
- 13/06/2023137,881 mi
- 13/06/2024142,066 mi+4,185 mi
Average of roughly 4,929 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (EA55 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as EA55VAY.
VOLVO
XC40 CORE B3 MHEV AUTO
RENAULT
CLIO
RENAULT
CLIO
RENAULT
MEGANE
TOYOTA
YARIS
TOYOTA
YARIS
TOYOTA
COROLLA
TOYOTA
COROLLA
TOYOTA
COROLLA
TOYOTA
RAV-4
TOYOTA
AVENSIS
TOYOTA
YARIS
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.