2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · GV55 TKF
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 181,851 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV55 TKF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2025
- 181,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV55 TKF 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 (GV55 TKF) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 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: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
GV55 TKF Mileage History
- 13/10/2023178,327 mi
- 19/10/2023176,327 mi-2,000 mi
- 18/10/2024179,509 mi+3,182 mi
- 21/10/2024179,517 mi+8 mi
- 18/10/2025181,851 mi+2,334 mi
Average of roughly 1,749 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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