2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · FE55 AKK
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 69,786 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2014.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,786 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE55 AKK Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/03/2013
- 69,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE55 AKK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (FE55 AKK) between April 2008 and March 2013.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 March 2013 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: Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”.
FE55 AKK Mileage History
- 02/04/200825,513 mi
- 25/03/200934,715 mi+9,202 mi
- 10/03/201043,392 mi+8,677 mi
- 16/03/201150,266 mi+6,874 mi
- 24/03/201260,025 mi+9,759 mi
- 24/03/201260,025 mi
- 29/03/201369,786 mi+9,761 mi
Average of roughly 8,875 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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