Official DVLA Record

2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · FN05 XVY

FN05 XVY

2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 106,716 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2005 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06/05/2021
Road Tax
Untaxed (23/11/2020)
Recorded Mileage
106,716 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/05/2021
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 23/11/2020
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2005
Engine
1422cc

FN05 XVY Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2020
  • 106,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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FN05 XVY Mileage History

  1. 12/02/200826,701 mi
  2. 04/03/200935,491 mi+8,790 mi
  3. 04/03/200935,491 mi
  4. 30/06/201043,197 mi+7,706 mi
  5. 30/06/201043,197 mi
  6. 29/06/201148,630 mi+5,433 mi
  7. 19/03/201249,574 mi+944 mi
  8. 21/03/201350,982 mi+1,408 mi
  9. 10/03/201453,117 mi+2,135 mi
  10. 10/03/201453,117 mi
  11. 10/03/201554,632 mi+1,515 mi
  12. 14/03/201655,639 mi+1,007 mi
  13. 14/03/201756,789 mi+1,150 mi
  14. 14/03/201756,789 mi
  15. 23/02/201858,938 mi+2,149 mi
  16. 20/03/201978,470 mi+19,532 mi
  17. 21/03/201978,470 mi
  18. 07/05/2020106,716 mi+28,246 mi

Average of roughly 6,541 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

FN05 XVY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 02:01
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (FN05 XVY) between February 2008 and May 2020.

The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 07 May 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 28 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))”.

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