2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · KV55 VHO
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2005. Recorded mileage 97,079 miles. MOT valid until 29/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,079 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1400cc
KV55 VHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 97,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 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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KV55 VHO Mileage History
- 31/05/202472,193 mi
- 23/05/202585,607 mi+13,414 mi
- 23/05/202585,609 mi+2 mi
- 22/05/202697,078 mi+11,469 mi
- 22/05/202697,079 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 12,605 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KV55 VHO 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 (KV55 VHO) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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