2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · HW05 JMU
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2005. Recorded mileage 78,232 miles. MOT valid until 30/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1390cc
HW05 JMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 78,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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HW05 JMU Mileage History
- 20/03/202374,212 mi
- 12/03/202475,321 mi+1,109 mi
- 12/03/202576,864 mi+1,543 mi
- 18/03/202678,232 mi+1,368 mi
- 18/03/202678,232 mi
Average of roughly 1,342 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HW05 JMU 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 (HW05 JMU) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 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: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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