2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · HV55 HTA
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 09 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 111,565 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV55 HTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/10/2025
- 111,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HV55 HTA 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 (HV55 HTA) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
HV55 HTA Mileage History
- 29/09/2023100,417 mi
- 13/10/2023100,438 mi+21 mi
- 11/10/2024107,786 mi+7,348 mi
- 22/10/2024107,815 mi+29 mi
- 13/10/2025111,565 mi+3,750 mi
Average of roughly 5,465 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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