2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · KM54 TLZ
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 05 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 51,404 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM54 TLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 51,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM54 TLZ 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 (KM54 TLZ) between January 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 June 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: Suspension (9 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side walls inner and ou”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 215/40R”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
KM54 TLZ Mileage History
- 25/01/202347,705 mi
- 26/02/202448,833 mi+1,128 mi
- 29/04/202550,323 mi+1,490 mi
- 11/06/202651,404 mi+1,081 mi
- 16/06/202651,404 mi
Average of roughly 1,091 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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