2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LA05 AXW
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 159,919 miles. MOT expired on 14 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LA05 AXW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/01/2025
- 159,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LA05 AXW Mileage History
- 08/08/2022152,017 mi
- 09/08/2022152,018 mi+1 mi
- 15/12/2023157,028 mi+5,010 mi
- 15/01/2025159,919 mi+2,891 mi
Average of roughly 3,239 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LA05 AXW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (LA05 AXW) between August 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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