2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · EX55 KDV
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 74,809 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,809 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EX55 KDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 74,809 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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EX55 KDV Mileage History
- 06/07/202368,820 mi
- 13/06/202470,680 mi+1,860 mi
- 05/06/202572,484 mi+1,804 mi
- 20/05/202674,798 mi+2,314 mi
- 21/05/202674,809 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 2,084 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EX55 KDV 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 (EX55 KDV) between July 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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