2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · MJ55 WKL
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 13 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 184,195 miles. MOT expired on 03 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ55 WKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/04/2024
- 184,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ55 WKL 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 (MJ55 WKL) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
MJ55 WKL Mileage History
- 20/04/2022167,422 mi
- 04/05/2022167,655 mi+233 mi
- 04/04/2023175,991 mi+8,336 mi
- 13/04/2023176,176 mi+185 mi
- 12/04/2024184,195 mi+8,019 mi
Average of roughly 8,475 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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