2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · PK55 CFG
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 27 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 145,194 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,194 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK55 CFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 145,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK55 CFG 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 (PK55 CFG) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 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 (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
PK55 CFG Mileage History
- 02/06/202383,268 mi
- 21/05/202496,713 mi+13,445 mi
- 05/06/2025122,073 mi+25,360 mi
- 05/06/2025122,076 mi+3 mi
- 08/06/2026145,194 mi+23,118 mi
Average of roughly 20,526 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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