2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · FB05 HMX
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12/07/2005. Recorded mileage 86,886 miles. MOT valid until 24/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,886 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1390cc
FB05 HMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 86,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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FB05 HMX Mileage History
- 15/04/202479,328 mi
- 17/04/202479,328 mi
- 15/04/202580,935 mi+1,607 mi
- 26/05/202686,885 mi+5,950 mi
- 26/05/202686,886 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,580 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FB05 HMX 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 (FB05 HMX) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 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: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1”; “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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