2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · MA05 JMV
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 14 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 129,659 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA05 JMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2024
- 129,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA05 JMV 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 (MA05 JMV) between March 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2024 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: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))”; “Rear Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MA05 JMV Mileage History
- 31/03/2022125,449 mi
- 06/04/2022125,478 mi+29 mi
- 07/04/2023127,057 mi+1,579 mi
- 12/08/2024129,659 mi+2,602 mi
- 13/08/2024129,659 mi
Average of roughly 1,776 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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