2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · FG55 VFS
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 25 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 138,597 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,597 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG55 VFS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2025
- 138,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG55 VFS 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 (FG55 VFS) between November 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 April 2025 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: Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing corroded and sharp edges along wheel arch edge (6.2.1 (”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
FG55 VFS Mileage History
- 25/11/2022126,892 mi
- 02/04/2024131,293 mi+4,401 mi
- 03/04/2024131,293 mi
- 01/04/2025138,567 mi+7,274 mi
- 04/04/2025138,597 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 4,967 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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