2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · HV55 TPU
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 150,205 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV55 TPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2024
- 150,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HV55 TPU 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 TPU) between August 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HV55 TPU Mileage History
- 01/08/2022140,685 mi
- 04/10/2023141,122 mi+437 mi
- 04/10/2023141,122 mi
- 04/10/2024149,177 mi+8,055 mi
- 10/10/2024150,205 mi+1,028 mi
Average of roughly 4,339 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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