2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · MJ05 GVP
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 28/04/2005. Recorded mileage 161,124 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,124 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1422cc
MJ05 GVP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/07/2023
- 161,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MJ05 GVP Mileage History
- 08/07/2022155,717 mi
- 21/07/2022155,717 mi
- 12/07/2023161,124 mi+5,407 mi
Average of roughly 5,352 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
MJ05 GVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (MJ05 GVP) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength si”; “Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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