2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · KX55 XMK
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 117,048 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KX55 XMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 117,048 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.
KX55 XMK 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 (KX55 XMK) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KX55 XMK Mileage History
- 16/11/2023110,065 mi
- 16/12/2024112,016 mi+1,951 mi
- 18/12/2024112,024 mi+8 mi
- 18/11/2025117,045 mi+5,021 mi
- 19/11/2025117,048 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,474 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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