2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · PJ55 TFY
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 25,908 miles. MOT valid until 05 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,908 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PJ55 TFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 25,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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PJ55 TFY Mileage History
- 17/04/202321,926 mi
- 24/04/202423,455 mi+1,529 mi
- 06/12/202424,131 mi+676 mi
- 20/11/202525,908 mi+1,777 mi
- 20/11/202525,908 mi
Average of roughly 1,534 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PJ55 TFY 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 (PJ55 TFY) between April 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective LENS CLOUDY, SERIOUSLY AFFECTING BEAM IMAGE (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective LENS CLOUDY, SERIOUSLY AFFECTING BEAM IMAGE (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp STOP LAMP COMES ON WITH POSITION LAMPS AND STAY”.
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