2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · KX05 WHK
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 19 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 142,693 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,693 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KX05 WHK Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/05/2026
- 142,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KX05 WHK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (KX05 WHK) between April 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) ”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
KX05 WHK Mileage History
- 26/04/200827,441 mi
- 30/03/200937,401 mi+9,960 mi
- 15/03/201045,166 mi+7,765 mi
- 15/03/201045,166 mi
- 16/03/201045,166 mi
- 31/01/201151,791 mi+6,625 mi
- 02/02/201256,916 mi+5,125 mi
- 03/02/201256,916 mi
- 28/01/201359,488 mi+2,572 mi
- 25/04/201468,805 mi+9,317 mi
- 25/04/201468,805 mi
- 07/05/201575,743 mi+6,938 mi
- 08/05/201575,743 mi
- 06/05/201682,874 mi+7,131 mi
- 10/05/201682,875 mi+1 mi
- 11/05/201798,082 mi+15,207 mi
- 11/05/201798,082 mi
- 10/05/2018106,532 mi+8,450 mi
- 07/05/2019109,263 mi+2,731 mi
- 07/05/2019109,263 mi
- 25/03/2021114,485 mi+5,222 mi
- 25/03/2021114,485 mi
- 21/03/2022119,884 mi+5,399 mi
- 27/03/2023126,876 mi+6,992 mi
- 04/04/2023127,066 mi+190 mi
- 03/04/2024135,421 mi+8,355 mi
- 04/04/2024145,693 mi+10,272 mi
- 22/04/2025139,499 mi-6,194 mi
- 29/04/2025139,499 mi
- 22/05/2026142,693 mi+3,194 mi
Average of roughly 6,378 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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