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2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · ET05 HGG

ET05 HGG

2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 11/07/2005. Recorded mileage 49,570 miles. MOT valid until 03/08/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2005 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03/08/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
49,570 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03/08/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1400cc

ET05 HGG Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
  • 49,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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ET05 HGG Mileage History

  1. 26/06/200828,122 mi
  2. 08/05/200929,967 mi+1,845 mi
  3. 14/05/201032,395 mi+2,428 mi
  4. 19/05/201135,066 mi+2,671 mi
  5. 11/05/201237,267 mi+2,201 mi
  6. 16/05/201339,224 mi+1,957 mi
  7. 22/05/201440,880 mi+1,656 mi
  8. 14/05/201542,365 mi+1,485 mi
  9. 11/05/201643,593 mi+1,228 mi
  10. 11/05/201744,836 mi+1,243 mi
  11. 03/05/201845,978 mi+1,142 mi
  12. 11/05/201845,984 mi+6 mi
  13. 17/05/201947,302 mi+1,318 mi
  14. 08/07/202048,254 mi+952 mi
  15. 23/06/202148,623 mi+369 mi
  16. 23/06/202148,623 mi
  17. 16/05/202249,007 mi+384 mi
  18. 10/05/202349,560 mi+553 mi
  19. 28/03/202449,568 mi+8 mi
  20. 05/08/202649,570 mi+2 mi
  21. 05/08/202649,570 mi

Average of roughly 1,184 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

ET05 HGG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 16:54
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (ET05 HGG) between June 2008 and August 2026.

The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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 not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)”.

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