2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · EY55 OTA
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 124,251 miles. MOT valid until 15/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,251 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
EY55 OTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 124,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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EY55 OTA Mileage History
- 11/10/2023107,540 mi
- 17/05/2024116,341 mi+8,801 mi
- 25/04/2025120,569 mi+4,228 mi
- 01/05/2026124,251 mi+3,682 mi
- 01/05/2026124,251 mi
Average of roughly 6,541 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EY55 OTA 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 (EY55 OTA) between October 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 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: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
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