2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · NV55 EEB
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 140,102 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NV55 EEB Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 140,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NV55 EEB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (NV55 EEB) between September 2008 and September 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
NV55 EEB Mileage History
- 26/09/200820,852 mi
- 26/09/200820,852 mi
- 03/09/200928,311 mi+7,459 mi
- 27/09/201037,323 mi+9,012 mi
- 28/09/201037,323 mi
- 21/09/201144,099 mi+6,776 mi
- 17/09/201256,073 mi+11,974 mi
- 17/09/201256,073 mi
- 30/08/201367,373 mi+11,300 mi
- 10/09/201474,013 mi+6,640 mi
- 22/09/201580,806 mi+6,793 mi
- 22/09/201580,806 mi
- 29/09/201687,993 mi+7,187 mi
- 28/09/201795,731 mi+7,738 mi
- 20/09/2018102,626 mi+6,895 mi
- 20/09/2018102,626 mi
- 20/09/2019110,990 mi+8,364 mi
- 23/09/2019111,019 mi+29 mi
- 22/10/2020117,734 mi+6,715 mi
- 07/09/2022117,938 mi+204 mi
- 11/08/2023125,246 mi+7,308 mi
- 14/08/2023125,311 mi+65 mi
- 06/09/2024129,091 mi+3,780 mi
- 23/09/2024129,156 mi+65 mi
- 18/09/2025133,831 mi+4,675 mi
- 19/09/2025133,831 mi
- 15/09/2026140,102 mi+6,271 mi
- 16/09/2026140,102 mi
Average of roughly 6,635 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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