2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · HN55 PVJ
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 18 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 168,424 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN55 PVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2025
- 168,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HN55 PVJ 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 (HN55 PVJ) between March 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HN55 PVJ Mileage History
- 17/03/2022152,067 mi
- 16/03/2023156,552 mi+4,485 mi
- 24/04/2024160,907 mi+4,355 mi
- 09/10/2025168,421 mi+7,514 mi
- 11/10/2025168,424 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,582 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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