2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · FP05 YDD
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 193,897 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP05 YDD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2026
- 193,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP05 YDD 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 (FP05 YDD) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 June 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: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps registration plate lamp not working (”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt b”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
FP05 YDD Mileage History
- 05/07/2023150,336 mi
- 11/07/2024165,147 mi+14,811 mi
- 10/07/2025180,281 mi+15,134 mi
- 14/07/2025180,442 mi+161 mi
- 24/06/2026193,897 mi+13,455 mi
Average of roughly 14,665 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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